NUMSA signs above inflation wage agreement with Gautrain
25 July 2024
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) welcomes the signing of an above inflation wage agreement with the Bombela Operating Company (BOC) which operates the Gautrain. The agreement is for one year and is valid from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. It is broken down in the following way:
- NUMSA has secured a 6.8% wage increase across the board which is above the current inflation rate of 5.1%.
- The Night Work Transport Subsidy will increase from R105,00 to R112.00
- Night shift allowance will be from R35 to R37
- The housing subsidy has increased from R1210 to R1300
- The KPI bonus incentive will also increase by 6,8%
The signing of the agreement means that the strike is over and all striking employees are expected back at work by Friday the 26th of July.
The NUMSA General Secretary Irvin Jim said,
“NUMSA wishes to thank its members for their courage and their determination. They were loyal to their demands and they showed gallant resistance, against an onslaught from an inflexible employer. Their strike pushed the employer from the initial offer 5,3% to 6,8%. This is working class power!”
NUMSA also wishes to thank its officials for their hard work in negotiating this agreement. We continue to ensure that workers receive above inflation increases to mitigate against the high cost of living.
Aluta continua!
The struggle continues!
Issued by Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA National Spokesperson, 25 July 2024
