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No overtime pay: Saccawu accuses Boxer of unfair treatment of employees
['Tshehla Cornelius Koteli', 'Business Journalist']
The Citizen
The South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) has accused retailer Boxer of subjecting some employees to unfair labour practices, alleging workers face unsafe working conditions, unpaid overtime and unequal employment benefits.
No transport, overtime pay for Boxer workersThe union said the discount retailer has failed to provide safe and reliable transport for employees required to work late-night and early-morning shifts.
We call on Boxer to provide reliable transport from the workplace directly to employees’ homes for all qualifying shifts.”
Saccawu’s requestsThe union calls on Boxer management to:Immediately provide safe and reliable transport for employees working late-night and early-morning shifts.
Saccawu argues that Boxer can afford to pay employees overtime and provide fair benefits because of how much the business is valued.