The Minister for Public Service and Administration, Mr Richard Baloyi expresses shock at the decision by the unions at the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) to communicate the 2011/12 wage negotiations through the media.
The decision to embark on a media briefing by the unions today has taken place irrespective of an agreement between government and the unions to negotiate behind closed doors in the interest of promptly finding an amicable position.
There is no breakdown in negotiations as far as government is concerned. The process of salary negotiations in its nature is a challenging one that is ongoing until a compromise is reached.
Whilst both parties are still negotiating in the bargaining council, Minister Baloyi is also engaging at a higher level with his counterparts to ensure the process soon reaches finality
The Ministry of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) remains resolute on not negotiating through the media and therefore calls the leadership of the unions to ensure their representatives adhere to the joint media protocol and that we focus our collective energies on finding a solution in council.
For more information contact:
Dumisani Nkwamba
Cell: 082 885 9448
Tel: 012 336 1704
E-mail: dumisanin@dpsa.gov.za
Lebohang Mafokosi
Cell: 082 312 4641
Tel: 012 336 1017
E-mail: lebohangm@dpsa.gov.za
