Tag: United National Transport Union (Untu)

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Gautrain strike officially over

The first ever strike by Gautrain workers is officially over, after the United National Transport Union finally agreed to accept an offer by Bombela Operating Company.

The nearly three-week long Gautrain strike is officially over as all parties have reached an agreement.

On Monday, 13 August 2018, the United National Transport Union (UNTU) agreed to an eight percent wage increase, offered by Bombela Operating Company, which operates the train line. The hike will be backdated to 15 July 2018,

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13 August 2018
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Why are Gautrain workers striking?

Gautrain workers are striking in an attempt to raise their wages, gain incentive bonuses as well as housing and travel allowance.

Gautrain workers, specifically those associated with the United National Transport Union (UNTU), are striking as a demand for a ten percent wage increase, incentive bonuses of R20,000, transport allowance reaching R800 and housing allowance reaching R1,600 from the Bombela Operating Company (BOC) who are the official Gautrain operators. They claimed that the reason

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7 August 2018
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Gautrain commuters to make alternative transport plans, following strike

Gautrain employees down tools as they demand a ten percent salary increase and better incentives, while employer only offers 8.5 percent.

Gautrain commuters have had to make alternative transport arrangements, as there is minimal functionality at various stations, following a strike by employees Bombela Concession Company (BOC), which operates the Gautrain. The United National Transport Union (UNTU) announced on Sunday that it would go ahead with a strike over bonuses and a ten percent wage

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30 July 2018
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