Teachers’ union, SADTU, says the 9.5-percent increase in Government Employees Medical Scheme contributions is placing severe financial pressure on public servants, including teachers. The union has joined the union federation Cosatu and the Federation of Unions of South Africa in opposing the increase, warning that healthcare is becoming unaffordable for many workers. SADTU spokesperson Nomusa Cembi argues the hike wipes out recent salary gains amid rising living costs affecting working households:
SADTU joins growing backlash over GEMS medical aid hike [SOUND]
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