The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) says the strike by Gautrain workers will continue indefinitely if no meaningful offer is made.
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) initiated mediation between Numsa and the Gautrain operator, Bombela Operating Company (BOC), to resolve the strike which began on Monday.
The mediation will take place on Wednesday.
Numsa national spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola said: “As long as no meaningful offer has been placed on the table by the employer, the strike will continue indefinitely”.
The union is demanding a 9% wage increase. It had earlier asked for 13% while the employer has offered 5.6%. Numsa also wants workers to be compensated for overtime.
On Sunday the union said it had also demanded a 60% medical aid contribution by BOC and 40% by employees and a housing allowance of R2,000 per employee per month.
On Tuesday Numsa met with the Gautrain Management Agency and the Gauteng transport MEC's representatives.
“The atmosphere of the meeting was positive and we hope a speedy resolution will be found,” Hlubi-Majola said.
BOC assured commuters train services would not be disrupted. Gautrain spokesperson Kesagee Nayager said services have been operating normally.
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