Transnet has declared a force majeure across its ports after workers embarked on a strike earlier this week.
It’s been an uphill battle for the agricultural sector amid rising input costs, like fuel and fertiliser prices, over the last few years. For those in the berry industry, a strike by thousands of Transnet workers – at the peak of export season – could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.Government has been called on to urgently intervene.
UNTU and Satawu-affiliated workers are demanding between 12 and 13.5 percent wage increases, while Transnet is digging in its heels with an offer of between 3 and 4 percent.The SOE says salaries currently make up 66 percent of its total operating costs, which is not sustainable.
If they want to strike, fire them.
But why would a parastatal employee give a damn about anyone else in this country?
I hate being held to ransom.
Fire every single Transnet striker! Maybe Trasnet should be employ migrate labours who actually want to work.
A strike was the end of SAA. This will end in tears as well.