The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has concluded a three-year wage agreement in the tyre manufacturing sector, effective from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028.
NUMSA has negotiated across-the-board (ATB) wage increases for all hourly paid employees in grades 1 to 7 as follows:
- 5.5% increase effective 1 July 2025
- 5% increase effective 1 July 2026
- 5% increase effective 1 July 2027
These increases will be applied annually and are backdated to the effective start date of the agreement.
In addition to the ATB increases, NUMSA secured a commitment to move qualifying employees from the minimum to the maximum rate per grade over the three-year period. This means:
- Employees below the maximum rate will receive additional increases annually to close the gap.
- By 30 June 2028, all qualifying employees (employed before 30 June 2025) will be earning the maximum rate for their grade.
Industry Housing Fund
NUMSA also negotiated a contribution of 10 cents per hour from both employers and employees into a housing fund to support future housing needs. This initiative will be managed in a tax-effective manner and elevated to the Bargaining Council for implementation.
This agreement reflects NUMSA’s unwavering commitment to improving the lives of workers. We encourage all workers in the tyre sector who are not yet members to join NUMSA and be part of a union that delivers.
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For media enquiries, please contact:
Phakamile Hlubi-Majola
NUMSA National Spokesperson
Cellphone: 083 376 7725
Email: phakamileh@numsa.org.za
NUMSA Head Office: 011 689 1700
Facebook: NUMSA Social
Twitter: @Numsa_Media
Website: www.numsa.org.za
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