Cosatu calls for a national minimum wage

Times Live says experts are "flummoxed" by the move as it could increase unemployment levels, especially among the youth. It represents a major about-turn for the union that has, until now, insisted on sectoral wage negotiations.

Experts have blasted the plan, saying it would make an inflexible labour market even more inflexible and force employers to pay more than they can afford, leading to a corresponding loss of jobs.

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