Talks pave the way for ending strike

By Anele Siwa
13 July 2007

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa and Steel Engineering Industry Federation have concluded a historic agreement resolving to end the strike.

The three-year deal exceeds all other deals concluded in the past.

The implementation of the new five grade job structure will include: employees share ownership scheme, generate more employment opportunities in the metal engineering industry and offer skills development.

“What is happening now, we have taken all the latest proposals to our local councils. We have also decided that this is one of the best agreements,” says NUMSA national spokesperson, Mziwakhe Hlangani.

The agreement is first, which surpasses all other negotiated settlements in most sectors,” says Hlangani.

The agreement will be signed by on Friday, July 13.

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