PRETORIA (September 07 2010): South African public sector workers suspended a pay strike on Monday as it entered its fourth week, union officials said. The strike by 1.3 million workers has affected education, healthcare and the judiciary. Strikers have demanded a double inflation 8.6 percent pay rise and a 1,000 rand ($135) a month housing allowance.
"Labour has decided to suspend the strike and this does not mean we have accepted the state offer," 19 unions representing the state workers said in a joint statement.
The unions said they had 21 days to finalise discussions with their members on a draft agreement.
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