Walk off: thousands of essential workers demand pay increase

Over 2000 public sector workers walked off the job yesterday, to convene on the steps of SA’s Parliament, calling on government to boost pay rates by 20 percent over three years.

The staff, represented by one of the state’s peak unions, the Public Service Association, say they are outraged at working “below the poverty line” as the cost of living crisis deepens.

 

 

 

The Wire contacted sate government who provided the following: Government spokesperson PSA rally

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Produced By: Sam Georgiou, and Emma Wotzke

Featured In Story: Catherine Male – PSA Delegate and phlebotomist. , Charlotte Watson – PSA General Secretary , and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 16 October 2025