🛤️ SATAWU Statement on 2025/2026 Wage Agreement with PRASA
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) wishes to update its members, PRASA workers, and media stakeholders on the successful conclusion of the 2025/2026 wage increment negotiations. The process was finalized nationally on 18 July 2025, and on 24 July 2025, the union—led by General Secretary Comrade Jack Mazibuko—returned to the CCMA to provide feedback to PRASA management.
We are pleased to report that the meeting yielded positive outcomes, with both parties reaching consensus in line with the workers’ mandate.
📋 Summary of Agreement
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Wage Increment | 5.5% across the board |
| Effective Date | 1 August 2025 |
| Back Pay | Lump sum payment to be made in September 2025 |
| Agreement Duration | 1 year |
| Eligible Employees | Active bargaining unit employees and fixed-term contract workers |
| Excluded Employees | Employees in the risk pool |
| Retrenchments | None during the agreement period |
| Strike Action | None related to this wage increase |
| Outstanding Demands | Night shift allowance and standby allowance to be discussed in forum |
⚖️ Negotiation Highlights
- SATAWU initially tabled demands including:
- Housing allowance
- Medical aid
- Wage increment
- Negotiations were prolonged and challenging due to PRASA management’s shifting positions.
- The union maintained pressure to uphold the workers’ mandate.
- Final offer of 5.5% was accepted after thorough consultation with members.
SATAWU extends heartfelt thanks to all PRASA members and workers for their patience, unity, and cooperation throughout this process. We remain committed to addressing outstanding issues in the upcoming bargaining forum.
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