News

Wednesday, 17th September 2008

Unite national officer, Peter Ellis, said “This has been a long drawn out set of negotiations that should have been settled in April. The SAICA sale and the uncertainty that preceded the announcement meant that discussions have been postponed time and time again.

“Our members voted 64% in favour of the deal. However, the transfer to SAICA means the loss of the defined benefits pension scheme they enjoyed with SCA and this has been a tremendous blow to them.”

The 5% settlement at last brings a common anniversary date of 1st September, starting in 2009, for all the plants moving to SAICA ownership. It means a 17-month deal for the majority, with a much smaller number on a 21-month or 10-month deal.

http://www.amicustheunion.org/default.aspx?page=9243