Communication workers want 19% pay rise
Sentech employees affiliated with the Communication Workers Union (CWU) say they want a 19% increase in pay – something that the state-owned signal distributor says is unaffordable.
Sentech workers have been on strike since Saturday (26 July) after negotiations with management broke down over pay.
The union initially demanded what amounted to a 56% increase in basic salary on average per employee for 2014/15, but ultimately issued a final demand of 19%.
Sentech has noted, however, that the parties have once again failed to reach an agreement on the matter.
“These demands by CWU are not affordable and will have a negative effect on the sustainability of the business,” Sentech said.
The group confirmed that its services remain stable.
“The company continues to concentrate its remaining capacity on minimising the impact on customers,” it said.
The CWU is the only recognised trade union within Sentech.
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