Windhoek
The Gendev Fishing Group (GFG) said wage negotiations with the union came to a successful conclusion on October 13. Chief executive officer of GFG Volker Paulsmeier said they were pleased with the negotiations, which took place over a month and that all parties were respectful and negotiated in good faith.
“The union (NAFAU) was open to our explanations, they were courteous and it was a pleasure doing business with them on behalf of our great workforce,” he added.
The Gendev Fishing Group agreed to a 7.5 percent increase on hourly rates, N$100 increase on housing allowance, while cold allowance increased from N$1 to N$2.50 per hour. “Furthermore all employees in the strapping department will receive a strapping allowance of N$0.50 cents on actual hours worked, as well as a freezer jacket. Lastly a transport allowance of N$530 will also be paid once a year during December.”
Paulsmeier thanked the union for their cooperation and expressed gratitude towards the employees, who have communicated their satisfaction with the allocated increases.