Public sector strike looms as wage talks hit deadlock

JOHANNESBURG - Wage talks between public sector unions and the government remain deadlocked.

The Public Servants Association -- which represents more than 230,000 workers -- says it will embark on a one-day stay-away this Thursday.

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Last week, four other unions -- Denosa, Nehawu, POPCRU and HOSPERSA -- issued strike certificates.

They are yet to notify the government of their plans.

READ: SA on the cusp of nationwide strike

Workers have rejected government's 3 percent wage increase and have also called for R1,000 monthly gratuity payment to continue beyond March next year.

The PSA started lunchtime pickets last week and said Thursday's stay-away will impact a number of government departments.