There has been minimal disruption of operations at the Gautrain after workers embarked on a strike over wages. Negotiations between employees represented by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa NUMSA and the Bombela Operating Company have been deadlocked as parties could not find common ground.
Numsa is demanding a 9 wage increase, while the company is offering 5.6. They are also demanding that the company contribute 60 towards employees medical aid costs and an increase of the housing allowance to R2 000 per month.
Gautrain Strike Minimal disruption at Gautrain despite wage strike
Striking workers barricaded the road at the Gautrain depot in Midrand with burning tyres amidst a heightened security presence. NUMSA says it represents 286 workers of the companys 300 employees.
They have lowered their demand from 13 to 9. The Bombela Operating company is offering 5.6.
