There are 1.6 million people employed by government (local, provincial and national). A further 240,000 work for a government enterprise (Transnet, Telkom, etc) (Labour Force Survey 2006)

This week’s theme: Public service workers

Related facts:

• Going public There are 1.8 million people employed by government (local, provincial and...
• Paying dues Two thirds of the local, provincial and national government workers are...
• All for you 89% of government workers are in the community, social and personal...
• Striking a balance One half on the non-unionised governement workers earn less than R3,500...
• A striking result The average earnings of government workers in the community, social and...