THE National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa is due to negotiate with Volkswagen South Africa management to reinstate 1300 workers dismissed last week after an illegal strike at the Uitenhage plant. VWSA, who issued an ultimatum to workers to return to work or face dismissal, on Thursday fired 1300 employees for not heeding to the ultimatum to return to work. Workers downed tools on January 20 in protest against Numsa’s decision to suspend 13 shop stewards accused of bringing the union into disrepute.