EDITORIAL | SA should’ve tightened its belt years ago, not made a promise it can’t keep

If the ConCourt rules for unions on the public service wage deal, the state’s position will be weakened

25 February 2021 - 19:54 By sunday times daily

Finance minister Tito Mboweni drew a line in the sand with public service unions during his budget speech on Wednesday, insisting on moderate increases for public servants. To add fuel to the fire, he mentioned performance bonuses could be phased out and “some allowances or benefits” amended or abolished. Not only did the state renege on its last multiyear agreement with the unions, but it has now also set the table for another rough round of negotiations...

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