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Wage Negotiations: Footwear sector settles

Published: 26th Jun 2023

Author: Tony Dickson - S&V Editor

Gerald Naidoo (General Secretary/Principal Officer), National Bargaining Council of the Leather Industry of SA Durban, KZN, SA - The parties to the Footwear Sector have concluded the 2023 wage negotiations and have reached agreement as follows:

(1) Wages and Wage Rates
With effect from 1 July 2023, the basic wage on all prescribed operations shall be increased by 7%.

(2) Peripheral Issue
Payslips/salary advice for the annual leave allowance shall be issued to employees by no later than three days prior to the commencement of the Annual Leave period.

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