Friday, June 18, 2010

NUM says Eskom strike may be averted if talks go well

Newsteam
18 June 2010


The National Union of Mineworkers says it is hopeful that wage negotiations with power utility, Eskom, could be reached soon, shutting down any potential of a strike.

The NUM’s Shane Chosane says talks are still underway, but added that the union has reduced its wage demands from 18-percent to 15-percent. Chosane says they also want a housing allowance.

He says this is the first time Eskom has indicated a willingness to move from its initial offer of five-percent.

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