The 4 week old Motor Industry strike
The Numsa National Executive Committee (NEC) convened a special meeting on Thursday 3rd October 2013 to receive updated reports on the status of wage negotiations with the RMI and component manufacturers.
The NEC resolved that;
1. The employer's offer of 10%, 9%, 9% for 2013, 2014 and 2015 in the component manufacturing sector is to be accepted.
2. The employer's offer of 9%, 8%, 8% for 2013, 2014 and 2015 in all other sectors must be accepted.
3. The following forms part of the industry settlement;
RMI / NUMSA SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT: SEPTEMBER 2013
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(SECTOR 1 - CHAPTER 3 COMPONENT MANUFACTURERS |
ALL OTHER SECTORS (excluding sector 5) |
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Wages Based on actual increases across the board Year 1: 10%, Year 2: 8% & Year 3: 8%
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Wages Year 1: 9%, Year 2: 8% & Year 3: 8% on current wage model, i.e. guaranteed increase based on monetary value of the % increase on minimum wages except Sector 6 which remains on minimum wages only |
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Threshold: R172 000 for period of three years and R135 000 for the purposes of wage increases, to be increased in years 2 & 3 with 8%. |
Threshold: R172 000 for period of three years.
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Short Time - continue exploring as an alternative the training layoff scheme under the auspices of the CCMA / DOL in order to allow short time to be covered by the layoff scheme. |
Short Time - continue exploring as an alternative the training layoff scheme under the auspices of the CCMA / DOL in order to allow short time to be covered by the layoff scheme |
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Labour Brokers - Legislative dispensation which is to be promulgated to become applicable upon promulgation thereof. |
Labour Brokers - Legislative dispensation which is to be promulgated to become applicable upon promulgation thereof. |
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Equal Pay for Equal work - as above |
Area Differentials - Same % as Area A + 25 cents per hour |
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Discretionary Implementation date of wages 1 September |
Agreement subject to it being extended to non-parties simultaneously |
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Peace Clause to remain as it previously existed |
Peace Clause to remain as it previously existed. |
4. Regional report backs should take place in all 9 Numsa Regions so that the Numsa National Office Bearers are able to convey the decision of the Numsa NEC on Sunday 6th October 2013 in a press conference.
Stubborn and arrogant motor employers
This motor industry strike took 4 weeks simply because employers have been arrogantly and stubbornly sticking to the "peace clause". In this respect employers have threatened centralized bargaining in that individual employers have given unilateral increases (and higher plant level increases) thereby seeking to undo centralized bargaining and bribing workers not to participate in the national protected industry strike. We shall after the strike assesses and examine the motor industry collective bargaining regime and take the fight back to employers.
BMW's blackmail rejected by Numsa
Numsa refuse to be blackmailed by BMW, NAAMSA or any other neo-liberal analyst/economists for our right to strike. CEO's of car manufacturers showed no leadership whatsoever during the Auto and Motor industry strikes. The likes of BMW must remember that it is taxpayer's money that subsidizes the profit they so generously make in South Africa (see here).
In China and Zimbabwe they would never be allowed to hold the country to ransom. Workers who are the producers of wealth cannot be silenced into submission. Numsa shall not stand for it. We shall seek a formal meeting the leadership of BMW to discuss their threats to the South African economy.
Numsa engagement with government:
During the national motor industry strike, the Numsa national leadership engaged with government on the issue of labour broking and equal pay for equal work and we were assured that the legislation would have been passed before year end.
Tyre manufacturers and Eskom wage disputes:
As we settle the national motor industry strike we are heading towards a Tyre manufacturing industry wage deadlock and a wage deadlock in Eskom. It is Numsa's appeal that management of these sectors must look reasonable at the demands of Numsa members if we are to avoid industrial action.
E-tolls, youth wage subsidy and the International Monetary Fund:
Numsa is extremely dissatisfied with the RSA President's signing into law e-tolling which is nothing but privatization of public roads. The National Treasury's welcoming of the IMF's call for a much more flexible labour market regime vindicates Numsa's argument that our ANC government is pursuing neo-liberal and anti-working class policies. The IMF and governments NDP shall never deliver workers and the working class out of poverty, inequality and unemployment. If we allow this situation to continue we shall simply postpone the resolution of the triple crises to 2030.
Irvin Jim, General Secretary
Karl Cloete, Deputy General Secretary
Annexure on wage rates:
Minimum wages from 1 September 2012 until 31 August 2013
WAGE SCHEDULE : SECTORS 4, 5 & 7
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Class of employees |
Area A |
Other areas |
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per hour |
per week |
per hour |
per week |
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Grade 1 |
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Char |
14,02 |
630,90 |
13,45 |
605,25 |
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Parking garage attendant
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10,73 |
482,85 |
10,08 |
453,60 |
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Grade 2 |
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Driver of motorcycles and/or scooters |
18,83 |
847,35 |
17,49 |
787,05 |
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General worker |
18,83 |
847,35 |
17,49 |
787,05 |
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Vulcaniser's operative without wheel balancing |
18,83 |
847,35 |
17,49 |
787,05 |
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Grade 3 |
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Battery repairer |
20,37 |
916,65 |
20,22 |
909,90 |
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Driver light vehicle < 3500 kg incl. fork-lifts and tractors |
20,37 |
916,65 |
20,22 |
909,90 |
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New motor vehicle, motor-cycle and tricycle assembler |
20,37 |
916,65 |
20,22 |
909,90 |
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Operative gearbox dismantler |
20,37 |
916,65 |
20,22 |
909,90 |
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Scooter worker |
20,37 |
916,65 |
20,22 |
909,90 |
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Grade 4 |
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Operative exhaust fitter |
22,25 |
1001,25 |
22,08 |
993,60 |
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Operative upholsterer |
22,25 |
1001,25 |
22,08 |
993,60 |
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Vulcaniser's operative with wheel balancing |
22,25 |
1001,25 |
22,08 |
993,60 |
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Operative wheel-balancer |
22,25 |
1001,25 |
22,08 |
993,60 |
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Operative sunroof fitter |
22,25 |
1001,25 |
22,08 |
993,60 |
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Grade 5 |
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Auto electrician's assistant |
24,81 |
1116,45 |
24,59 |
1106,65 |
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Body-shop assistant |
24,81 |
1116,45 |
24,59 |
1106,65 |
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Diesel pump room assistant |
24,81 |
1116,45 |
24,59 |
1106,65 |
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Driver heavy vehicle > 3500 kg |
24,81 |
1116,45 |
24,59 |
1106,65 |
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Motorcycle mechanic's assistant |
24,81 |
1116,45 |
24,59 |
1106,65 |
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Operative air-conditioner fitter |
24,81 |
1116,45 |
24,59 |
1106,65 |
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Operative radio/alarm fitter |
24,81 |
1116,45 |
24,59 |
1106,65 |
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Repair shop assistant |
24,81 |
1116,45 |
24,59 |
1106,65 |
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Radiator repairer |
24,81 |
1116,45 |
24,59 |
1106,65 |
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Supervisor |
24,81 |
1116,45 |
24,59 |
1106,65 |
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Tow bar fitter (excl. electrical wiring) |
24,81 |
1116,45 |
24,59 |
1106,65 |
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Trainee suspension fitter |
24,81 |
1116,45 |
24,59 |
1106,65 |
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Grade 6 |
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Clutch + brake operative |
29,81 |
1341,45 |
29,54 |
1329,30 |
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Wheel alignment worker |
29,81 |
1341,45 |
29,54 |
1329,30 |
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All areas |
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Per hour |
Per week |
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Grade 7 |
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B/A journeyman |
37,12 |
1670,40 |
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Tow bar fitter(including electrical wiring) |
37,12 |
1670,40 |
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Suspension fitter |
37,12 |
1670,40 |
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Grade 8 |
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Service supply salesman |
42,44 |
1909,80 |
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Journeyman |
42,44 |
1909,80 |
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Other employees |
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Watchman |
No hourly rate |
771,63 |
NOTE: Wage Schedule below: Applicable to Sector 5 only
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Class of employees |
Minimum Wages |
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Area A |
Other areas |
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Per week R |
per hour R |
Per week R |
per hour R |
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Grade 1 |
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Forecourt Attendant (Petrol & Diesel Outlets) Forecourt Attendant (Diesel Outlets only)
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772,20
772,20
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17,16
17,16 |
772,20
772,20 |
17,16
17,16
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Grade 2 |
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Cashier |
847,35 |
18,83 |
787,05 |
17,49 |
Note: Cashier and Forecourt Attendants' wages for the period 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013 will be dependent on the profit margin adjustment by the Department of Minerals and Energy.
APPRENTICE AND LEARNERSHIP WAGES
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Class of Employee |
All Areas |
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Per week |
Per hour |
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R |
R |
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APPRENTICES Three year Trades First year Second year Third year Four year Trades First year Second year Third year Fourth year CBMT Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NQF Learnerships Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 |
960,30 1190,70 1463,40
960,30 1053,45 1190,70 1463,40
915,75 1143,00 1374,30 1599,75
960,30 1053,45 1190,70 1463,40 |
21,34 26,46 32,52
21,34 23,41 26,46 32,52
20,35 25,40 30,54 35,55
21,34 23,41 26,46 32,52 |
Statement issued by NUMSA, October 6 2013
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