PUBLIC sector trade unions were able to secure earnings
for their members at a rate 40% higher than nonunionised employees in
the private sector with the same skills and other characteristics, says
an economic analysis by the Development Policy Research Unit at the
University of Cape Town.
Measures to contain spending on wages are expected to feature prominently in Wednesday’s budget. The public sector wage bill, which has grown dramatically since 2008, has become a major constraint on South Africa’s public finances, consuming 40% of government spending.
Measures to contain spending on wages are expected to feature prominently in Wednesday’s budget. The public sector wage bill, which has grown dramatically since 2008, has become a major constraint on South Africa’s public finances, consuming 40% of government spending.
