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Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

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National Bargaining Council for the Chemical Industry

Pharmaceutical Sector

2023/2025 Substantive Agreement

4. Wages

 

4.1 In year one (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024) an increase of 7% across the board (ATB) will be implemented effective as from 1 July 2023.

 

In year two (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025) an increase of 7% across the board (ATB) will be implemented effective as from 1 July 2024.

 

The minimum wage of R9 956.15 will increase by the ATB for year one and year two, such ATB being set out above.

 

4.2 The issue of Path to zero harm, the Just Transition (JT) Relating to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (41R) and the Transition to allow Carbon Economy as well as load shedding short time issues are deemed as plant level issues and will be discussed and negotiated at plant level.