Workers Union embark on a 10-day Makro strike

GAUTENG – The SA Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) is starting a 10-day strike at Massmart-owned Makro today. Saccawu is asking for a R900 or 12% – whichever is higher – increase, a minimum monthly wage of R8,000, a moratorium on retrenchment, a uniform allowance, a 13th cheque, improved commissions and an increase in working hours from 160 to 195 a month.