Mibco Main Collective Agreement 2018

If you`re a South African worker in the Metal and Engineering Industry, chances are you`ve heard about the MIBCO Main Collective Agreement 2018. This agreement, negotiated between industry employers and the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MIBCO), outlines minimum wages and working conditions for employees covered by the agreement. Here`s what you need to know about the 2018 agreement.

First, it`s important to note that the Main Collective Agreement applies to workers in the metal and engineering sector, including those in the automotive, construction, steel, and related industries. The agreement sets out minimum wages for various job classifications, as well as other employment conditions, such as leave entitlements and working hours.

One of the most significant changes in the 2018 agreement is the increase in minimum wages. These increases apply to all job categories, and range from 5.4% to 7.1% depending on the category. For example, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker increased from R20.74 to R22.00 per hour, while the minimum wage for a semi-skilled worker increased from R25.18 to R26.83 per hour.

In addition to wage increases, the 2018 agreement also introduces some changes to leave entitlements. For instance, workers now have the right to take one paid day off per year for their birthday, as well as an additional paid day off for their religious holiday. The agreement also clarifies the rules around family responsibility leave, which allows workers to take leave to care for sick family members or attend to certain family emergencies.

Other notable changes in the 2018 agreement include:

– An increase in the overtime threshold from R205,433 per year to R205,433.30 per annum

– Changes to the rules around shift work, including the introduction of an additional shift allowance for workers on rotating shifts

– Changes to the rules around night work, including the introduction of a night shift allowance

– An increase in the tool allowance from R250.00 to R270.00 per month.

Overall, the MIBCO Main Collective Agreement 2018 represents a significant improvement in wages and working conditions for employees in the metal and engineering sector. If you`re covered by the agreement, it`s important to familiarize yourself with the new rules and regulations to ensure that you`re receiving fair compensation for your work.