DStv Channel 403 Friday, 11 October 2024

Public sector strike | Govt, unions urged to end stalemate

JOHANNESBURG - Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) says the public sector strike will dampen sentiment and leave the economy stagnant.

Various organisations have slammed public sector unions, saying they're acting irresponsibly.

READ: GP Health Dept granted interdict against striking union members

But unions say they won't back down until government agrees to a 10 percent pay increase.

BUSA CEO Cas Coovadia says the allocated increase indicated in the national budget must be respected.

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