The dispute was formalised on Friday‚ and referred to the National Textile Bargaining Council (NTBC) for processing.
"The NTBC is now required to arrange a conciliation meeting where it will be attempted to settle the dispute‚" the union said.
Cotton textiles employers have tabled a final settlement offer of a 5.5% increase and a reduction in the starting minimum wage rate to 80% of current levels.
Sactwu is demanding a 7.5% wage increase.
If the conciliation fails‚ the union intends to ballot its members for strike action.
The bargain covers almost 5000 textile workers employed in 52 factories nationally.
Source: Sapa
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