The COSATU-affiliated Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) has concluded its outstanding wage negotiations for the Woven Cotton textile sub-sector. The agreement was struck with the South African Cotton & Textile Processing Employers' Association (SACTPEA) under the guidance of the National Textile Bargaining Council.

As per the agreement, SACTWU members in this sub-sector will receive a 5.5 per cent wage increase, with effect from March 01, 2021. About 8000 textile workers employed in 72 companies nationally will benefit from this wage increase.

The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers' Union is the biggest union in the South African clothing, textile, footwear and leather industry, with more than 100 000 members. It negotiates wages for the vast majority of workers in these industries in South Africa, with the collective bargaining agreements covering over 150 000 workers.