Eskom employees get 7% pay increase

Eskom has announced that non-managerial employees will receive a 7% salary increase over three years, starting from July 1, 2023, until June 30, 2026.  

The agreement was reached after negotiations between Eskom and the National Union of Mineworkers, the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa, and Solidarity at the Central Bargaining Forum.  

The agreement also includes a 7% increase in the housing allowance over the three-year period and a one-time taxable payment of R10,000 for the first two years.  

Acting Eskom CEO Calib Cassim expressed that these agreements will contribute to stabilizing the organization and provide the necessary time and space to address pressing challenges.  

This is the first time in over a decade that the parties involved have reached an agreement within the negotiation process. The announcement comes after previous incidents of unprotected strikes by Eskom employees, which resulted in intensified load-shedding and acts of violence against other employees. 

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