Deadlock over profit share

It’s opportunistic by the labour union, says economist.

- Marizka Coetzer

Voetsek Ford, chanted members from Numsa gathered at the gates of Ford Company South Africa with flags to picket after failing to reach an agreement at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) over profit share bonuses.

Workers, who agreed to speak anonymously, said the strike was likely to continue until next week.

Non-striking workers stood across the road and watched colleagues sing struggle songs with many saying they didn't want to get involved.