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Johannesburg - The Transnet strike was set to continue on Friday after the employer refused to allow one of the striking unions to return to work, the United Transport and Allied Trade Union (Utatu) said.
"What we're very unhappy about is that we were ready to sign with Transnet and Transnet did not want us to sign," said Utatu general secretary Chris de Vos.
Utatu had been prepared to accept Transnet's most recent offer and had announced they would sign it at 4pm on Thursday.
However, Transnet refused to allow them to sign because the other striking union, the SA Transport and Allied Workers' Union (Satawu) had not yet received agreement from its members.
"We believe it was irresponsible of them (Transnet)," said De Vos.
"The clients must now point the finger at management."
The strike at Transnet began with Satawu on Monday May 10. Utatu joined the next day.
Transnet employs nearly 54 000 people. Satawu represents 39% and Utatu represents 45% of the workers.
Comment from Satawu and Transnet was not immediately available.
- Sapa