Eskom is declaring a dispute with trade unions.
Unions say they will only agree to a wage agreement if Eskom does not discipline employees who went on strike.
The utility says it cannot agree to this precondition.
During an intervention by the CCMA, three unions agreed to a three-year wage proposal.
The agreement would see an increase of 7.5 percent this year, and 7 percent over the next two years.
Employees would also receive a once-off cash payment of R10,000.
But unions now say they will only agree if Eskom assures no employee will be dismissed for taking part in industrial action.
Last week, during a meeting convened via the CCMA, the three recognised trade unions agreed in principle to Eskom’s three-year wage proposal and conditions of employment, the power utility said.
The offer involved an increase of 7.5% in 2018/19, another 7% in 2019/20 and 7% in 2020/21, an annual cost of living (CPI) adjustment to their housing allowance as well as a once-off cash payment of R10 000.
However, the disciplinary action of members striking in July and August remained a key point of contention and parties deadlocked during talks on Wednesday.
After previous intervention by Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan, Eskom said it agreed not to discipline members who engaged in unprotected strikes in June.
Eskom is classified as an essential service
Source: eNCA
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