by Manal Barakat, SeaNewsEditor
The United National Transport Union (Untu), representing 26,000 members, has decided to proceed with labour action following several weeks of unsuccessful negotiations with Transnet, the largest state-owned port and rail operator.
The decision comes after failed arbitration attempts through the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).
According to local media Freight News, Untu members have overwhelmingly supported strike action in response to a contentious wage dispute with the state-owned logistics operator.
The core of the dispute lies in Transnet's final wage proposal, which has not met the union's expectations.
The potential for industrial action has raised significant concerns about the possible disruption to port operations and rail transport.
As negotiations have reached a deadlock, the union is expected to issue a 48-hour strike notice. However, the exact dates for the potential strike remain unknown.
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