Two labour unions, two views of the economy – one strikes, one settles
6 October 2021
The right to strike is embedded in our Constitution. So it should be. How a strike is used is another matter. This week the contrasting attitudes to the state of our economy by two labour unions involved in wage talks or have been laid bare.
Numsa, failing to get what it wanted, claimed the offer it received was an “insult”. It was compelled to strike by the members.
Solidarity, decided to accept a 6% increase. It too consulted its members. They were “extremely happy”.
Numsa members will hit the streets of five cities and towns. They will be marshalled to avoid the street theatre turning into a mini-riot as sometimes happens on these occasions.