MUT staff agree to 5.08% pay hike
Updated | By Nomfundo Ngcobo
The strike at the Mangosuthu University of Technology has ended after a wage deal was reached.
Unions and the Durban institution have agreed to a 5.08% pay hike.
Workers had initially wanted 8%. The university had offered 3.3%.
READ: MUT management in negotiations with unions
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union says they are pleased with the decision and members are back to work.
Nehawu KZN spokesperson Ayanda Zulu said: "The strike at the Mangosuthu University of Technology ended last week on Friday.
"They agreed to increase every year from now onwards the housing allowance with R100, so that was the just of the agreement.
"Our members agreed, overwhelming with this offer from management."
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