Pick n Pay Namibia and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) signed a substantive agreement on 10 July 2023. The new agreement, which is valid from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024, is applicable to all bargaining unit employees of the retail company, and includes a basic salary increase of 7% as well as a housing allowance increase for permanent employees. 

Upon the signing of the agreement, Graeme Mouton, Pick n Pay Namibia Managing Director (MD), said: “On behalf of the board, the senior leadership team and the entire PnP Team, I would like to sincerely express our deep appreciation to the negotiating teams from the union and the company for their exemplary handling of the negotiations and subsequent decisions. Throughout the process, they consistently prioritised the best interests of both the company and its employees”. 

Timothy Izaks, Pick n Pay Namibia Manager: Human Capital, shared his gratitude for the efficient deliberations. “I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to the negotiating teams from the union, including the shop- stewards and the company for the manner in which they have handled the negotiations. During the negotiations, both parties engaged in constructive dialogue, ensuring the best interests of both the company and its employees were duly considered”. 

Protasius Shitongeni, NAFAU Windhoek branch organiser, was ecstatic. “I express my sincere gratitude to the Pick n Pay negotiation committee for their outstanding efforts in negotiating in good faith. I would also like to extend my appreciation to each and every one of you for sharing your valuable expertise and experiences during our discussions. The open and constructive exchange of ideas around the table has been immensely fruitful,l and has played a crucial role in advancing our negotiations. 

Once again, thank you for your cooperation throughout this journey”, he beamed.