Hon Speaker, the ANC welcomes the bold decision by the SA Post Office to do away with labour brokers in their employment of casual employees. [Applause.]
Since this decision was taken in August 2012, 1 552 casual employees have been absorbed, whilst 6 428 still remain in the process, waiting to be absorbed. This decision by the SA Post Office has resulted in the casual employees' immediately receiving an average increase of around 35% in their salaries, which was going to be paid to labour brokers. We call upon the Sapo and organised labour to work together as the process unfolds to absorb the remaining casual employees. This is a good story of a state-owned company committed to creating decent work. Thank you, hon Speaker. [Applause.]