Africazine:
Rustenburg Municipality’s employees celebrate a significant salary upgrade.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) announced that the Rustenburg Municipality has agreed to adjust employee salaries from Level 5 to Level 7. This decision follows the municipality’s upgrade to Level 7 and aims to alleviate financial pressures on workers.
Historic Salary Upgrade for Rustenburg Workers
The agreement marks a pivotal moment for thousands of employees in Rustenburg. COSATU’s intervention, led by President Zingiswa Losi and General Secretary Solly Phetoe, played a crucial role in facilitating this change. The Mayor and Municipal Manager convened the Council to ratify the long-overdue salary adjustments.
This salary upgrade is expected to ease the debt burden on workers, allowing them to better support their families. Additionally, it aims to stimulate local economic growth and enhance workplace productivity by ensuring fair compensation for employees’ efforts.
Support from Key Stakeholders
COSATU has praised the local African National Congress and the South African Municipal Workers’ Union for their collaborative efforts in resolving this issue. Their support has been instrumental in addressing the frustrations of workers and ensuring a fair outcome.
The Federation remains committed to monitoring the situation closely to ensure that all workers receive their full wages as agreed upon.
Next Steps for Rustenburg Municipality
- COSATU will continue to monitor wage payments.
- Further discussions may be held to address any outstanding worker concerns.
This salary adjustment represents a significant victory for Rustenburg Municipality’s employees, enhancing their financial stability and workplace morale.
