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Pick n Pay withdraws consultation process after agreement with union

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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What happened

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Pick n Pay withdrew its Section 189A consultation process, which had affected at least 22,000 workers. This followed a Labour Court judgment that found no harm in the proposals. Minister Nomakhosazana Meth intervened during the consultation, but Pick n Pay eventually reached an agreement with the labour union, South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu), leading to the talks ending.

From citizen.co.za

Why it matters

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Pick n Pay had sought to change working conditions, including reducing salaries and other benefits, to return the retailer to profitability. Despite this, the company expects a loss per share and headline loss per share for the first half of 2027. The agreement with the union concludes the structured consultation process.

Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has previously outlined job market challenges and interventions in South Africa.

From citizen.co.za

Who's involved

  • Pick n PayRetailer that withdrew its consultation process after reaching a labor agreement.
  • Nomakhosazana MethMinister who intervened in the consultation process involving Pick n Pay.

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  • Pick n PaySpeculative

    The labor agreement might force cost changes and affect the retailer's expected losses.

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