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Lonmin: NUM gets a push in the 'out' direction

Lonmin has back-pedalled on its agreement to give the NUM until July to vacate its Marikana offices, pushing the deadline up to May 31. comments (9)

Mercedes-Benz workers strike over outsourcing plans

Sapa

Thousands of workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in East London have embarked on a strike for the first time in 24 years, reports the Daily Dispatch. comments (3)

Time to dig deep, NUM warns mining houses

Reuters

The National Union of Mineworkers said on Sunday it would seek pay hikes of up to 60% from the country's gold and coal producers in wage talks. comments (3)

Gigaba calls for truce with labour

Lynley Donnelly

With a massive infrastructure roll-out at stake, the state can't afford to be at odds with workers. comments (2)

Amplats management unsure of striking miners' demands

Molaole Montsho

Underground protest action at Amplats's Tumela mine in Limpopo is continuing, but management says it still does not know what miners' demands are. comments (3)

Labour laws keep SA's textile industry struggling along

Jon Herskovitz

South Africa's labour laws have their pros and cons, but who do the tough legislations ultimately protect? comments (1)

Trouble brews underground as Lonmin miners return to work

Sarah Evans

Amcu may have convinced Marikana protesters to return to work, but dissent threatens as job cuts in the platinum mining sector remain possible. comments (5)

Amcu convinces Lonmin strikers to return to work

Sapa

Striking workers at the Lonmin platinum mine in Marikana in the North West have resolved to return to work immediately. comments (1)

Striking workers return for feedback from Lonmin management

Sapa

Talks to end a wildcat strike at the Lonmin platinum mine in Marikana are underway as workers gathered to hear feedback from the mine's management. comments (0)