Namibia: Petrol Attendants Agree On Forum for Wage Demand

8 August 2014

Windhoek — The fuel retail industry agreed on establishing a forum, to be called Namibian Fuel Retail Industry Labour Forum (NFRILF), to provide dialogue and debate for the minimum wage in the industry. This follows last month's stike by service station workers in Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Omusati and Khomas regions demanding a wage increase from the current range of between N$250 and N$800 per month to a minimum of N$4 500.

Koos van der Merwe from the Association of Services Station Owners (ASSO) expressed gratitude towards the partners of the forum for its input and establishment.

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