Public sector wage increases could impact on jobs: Economists

Leading economists say if public sector workers have their way and secure a wage increase significantly above inflation, it could jeopardize existing jobs within the sector and ultimately impact on service delivery. This follows the beginning of negotiations between public sector workers and the government. Currently, they are poles apart, with workers looking for a 12% increase and government offering 3%. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.