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Business Report writes that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the United Association of SA (Uasa) have joined the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) in declaring a wage dispute against Anglo American Platinum (Amplats).
The biggest platinum producer has apparently offered a 6.75% wage increase over three years. With the 2014 wage agreement having expired on 30 June, the three recognised unions want double-digit hikes. Amplats has not disclosed details of the wage talks. The NUM, which is demanding a 14.5% wage increase, described Amplats offer “as an insult to thousands of helpless employees”. Amcu wants a R12,500 basic salary for entry-level employees and a 15% increase for other employees, amongst other improvements.
- Read this report by Dineo Faku in full at Business Report
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