Before the recent strike, the average earnings of government workers in the community, social and personal services industries (89% of the workers) was around R5,800 per month. For private sector workers in those industries it is about R4,900. (Labour Force Survey 2006)

This week’s theme: Win an iPod Competition

Related facts:

• A striking result The average earnings of government workers in the community, social and...
• All for you 89% of government workers are in the community, social and personal...
• Pay check The average monthly salary for workers in the Government sector is...
• Striking a balance One half on the non-unionised governement workers earn less than R3,500...
• Time out 7% of government sector workers say they work 50 or more...