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SACTWU concludes wage negotiations for Woven Cotton Textile Sector
The COSATU-affiliated Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) has concluded its outstanding wage negotiations for the Woven Cotton textile sub-sector.
The agreement was sucessfully concluded yesterday, under the auspices of the National Textile Bargaining Council.
SACTWU members in this sub-sector will receive a 5.5% wage increase, with effect from 1 March 2021.
The agreement was struck with the South African Cotton & Textile Processing Employers’ Association (SACTPEA).
About 8000 textile workers employed in 72 companies nationally, will benefit from this wage increase.
Issued by
André Kriel
SACTWU
GENERAL SECRETARY
For further information or comment, kindly contact Membinkosi Vilina, SACTWU Deputy General Secretary and our Woven Cotton Sector National Negotiator, on cell number 0815853798.
