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Workers in the public sector are expected to take part in pickets countrywide after wage talks collapsed. The pickets come amid growing threats of a strike action against government’s 3% wage offer.

Last week, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement unilaterally accommodated a

Several unions including Cosatu’s public sector unions and the PSA have criticised the move. The unions are demanding up to 10% wage increase across the board, while government has stuck to its guns on its 3% offer.The nationwide picket will see several public sector unions joining hands in sending a strong message to government about a possible strike action that could affect essential services.

 

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