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Staffers of the Strand department store giant Friedman & Cohen have initiated strike action following a deadlock in wage negotiations.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A group of employees have been picketing outside the store in Main Road since Monday (30 June). According to a staff member with over a decade of service, the industrial action stems from a disagreement over proposed wage increases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Friedman & Cohen is offering only a 2% increase, while we believe 5% is reasonable given current economic conditions.”<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
According to another employee, union members had originally requested a larger increase but scaled back their expectations. Despite this concession, the company continues to insist on the 2% raise it has offered in previous years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We are open to negotiation, but it requires give and take from both sides,” <\/p>the employee stated.<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Store manager Grant Goodwin acknowledged the current impasse in wage negotiations while respecting employees’ right to industrial action. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Providing context, he explained that negotiations reached a deadlock following multiple meetings during the annual wage review process. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussions began in April, culminating in a final session at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) on Monday 23 June. Around 30 employees, predominantly union members, are participating in the strike action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“While it’s unfortunate we couldn’t achieve consensus during negotiations, I’m confident we’ll resolve this matter in the near future,” <\/p>Goodwin added.<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Despite the strike, Friedman & Cohen remains open with contingency measures in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nStaff of the Strand retail powerhouse, Friedman and Cohen, have launched strike action as wage negotiations hit an impasse. Photo: Jamey Gordon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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