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The Mercury reports that after five months of negotiations, workers in the sugar manufacturing and refining industry have secured a 6.5% wage increase through a one-year agreement facilitated by the CCMA.
The United Association of SA (UASA), which represented workers in the talks, indicated that the wage agreement applied to all employees within the A1 to C3 job grades and had been backdated to 1 April 2025. UASA’s Abigail Moyo said the agreement was finalised through the Bargaining Council for the Sugar Manufacturing and Refining Industry after a drawn-out process. “Considering the cost-of-living challenges facing all workers, we are hopeful that this wage increase is a sign of stability for the sugar industry, as the sector has been threatened by several factors that have painted a gloomy picture for sugar producers and workers,” Moyo stated. The sugar industry has faced sustained pressure over the past few years due to droughts, global price volatility, local production costs, and concerns over the long-term impact of the Health Promotion Levy, commonly referred to as the “sugar tax”. UASA credited the outcome to the strength and benefits of collective bargaining.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Siphesihle Buthelezi at The Mercury
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