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Big business offers to pay extra to end Transnet strike

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Lobby groups support paying extra fees to prevent prolonged industrial action by workers

In an effort to alleviate the effects of the Transnet wage strike on the economy, business has offered to pay increased fees for the rail utility’s services and an additional strike-avoidance levy until an agreement is reached.

According to the proposals contained in the latest industry publication, Cargo Movement Report, an additional levy of R148 per container was offered to Transnet’s terminal handling charges. If accepted, the levy will help fill the gap left between Transnet’s offer and what the unions are demanding...

 

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