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South Africa: Cosatu NW Concerned About Safety At the Mines
COSATU, 29 January 2014
The Congress of South African Trade Unions has learned with disappointment that the management of Impala is continuing with its arrogance, calling workers to report to work while… Read more »
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South Africa: Forging a New Movement - Numsa and the Shift in SA Politics
SACSIS, 28 January 2014
The decision of the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (NUMSA) to cut ties with the African National Congress (ANC) has received poor analysis. Comment has tended to… Read more »
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South Africa: CCMA Confident of Solution in Platinum Strike
SAnews.gov.za, 28 January 2014
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) remains upbeat that a solution to end the strike in the platinum sector can be found. Read more »
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South Africa: Platinum Belt Strikes - the Road Is Still Long
Daily Maverick, 28 January 2014
The Marikana Massacre strikes a deep chord amongst the workers in the platinum belt, currently on a protected strike at the world's three biggest platinum producers - Lonmin, Anglo… Read more »
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South Africa: Striking Mine Workers Called to End Strike
SAnews.gov.za, 26 January 2014
North West Premier Thandi Modise has called on striking parties in the mining sector to strive for a win-win solution to end the current wage dispute. Read more »
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South Africa: Police Urge Union to Ensure Peaceful Protest
SAPA, 23 January 2014
Labour union Amcu must ensure that their protest on the platinum mines in Rustenburg does not become violent, North West police said on Thursday. Read more »
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South Africa: Mass Platinum Strike Under Way in South Africa
DW, 23 January 2014
A strike affecting half of the world's platinum production is under way at mines in South Africa. The main union is looking to double miners' pay - but not all its members agree… Read more »
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South Africa: Striking Miners Gather at Marikana Stadium
SAPA, 23 January 2014
Disgruntled mineworkers were slowly converging at the Wonderkop stadium in Marikana on Thursday ahead of a strike on the platinum mines in the North West by labour union Amcu. Read more »
S. Africa: Platinum Strike Continues
The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union and platinum producers have not reached an agreement over wage talks despite further negotiations.
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The Chamber of Mines is seeking damages in the Johannesburg Labour Court against the union Amcu over its intention to strike in the gold sector. Read more »
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Video evidence showing a confrontation between striking Lonmin miners and police at Marikana will be reconstructed and shown to the Farlam Commission of Inquiry, the SABC reported. Read more »
