Pulp, paper wage negotiations successful

Sappi has confirmed that a wage increase agreement has been reached between all parties in the pulp and paper sector during meetings held yesterday, Tuesday, 28 July 2009, at the bargaining council. The parties agreed on a 9% across the board increase on wages and salaries of all employees that fall within the bargaining unit. Employees commenced returning to work from 6am this morning, Thursday 29 July.