SAPU has expressed its disappointment over the signed 1.5 percent pay progression agreement for public servants, and refused to sign off its members’ rights.
The South African Policing Union (SAPU) issued a statement on Wednesday, 28 July 2021, stating that it has refused to sign off its members’ rights for a better life for only a R1 000 gratuity. SAPU expressed its disappointment and despondence over the signed 1.5 percent pay progression with a cash bonus of R1 000 to public servants. SAPU noted that the South African Government News Agency reported that the agreement had been signed by unions.
The policing union stated that although it respects the rights of every union, it believes that the agreement is not only selling out its members, but is clearly undermining the unity of workers. SAPU expressed that it trusted that other unions were not going to sign the agreement, and that enough pressure by all unions would have resulted in forcing the employer to revise the offer.
SAPU also urged all public servants affiliated with unions who have signed the agreement to reconsider their involvement with these unions, which SAPU believes are championing the cause of the employer. The policing union further stated that it has found it unfortunate that the government has undermined collective bargaining, together with other unions.
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MEDIA STATEMENT – SAPU REFUSES TO SIGN OFF ITS MEMBERS RIGHTS FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ONLY A R1000 GRATUITY
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signed 1.5% pay progression with a cash bonus of R1000 to public servants. pic.twitter.com/9NKtMZgYk9— SAPU (@wearesapu) July 28, 2021
