Ridge Times reports that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) has vowed to continue with its protected strike over wages and other conditions of employment until Sasol Mining meets its demands.  

The strike began in August.  On wages, Amcu is demanding R12,500 a month, while Sasol has apparently offered 7% for the present and 5% from January.  Patrick Ndlovu, Amcu regional organiser, said the union was engaging with Sasol regarding allegations that some employees were not paid for days they had in fact worked.  “This is a no work, no pay strike, but workers must be paid for the days they had worked,” he indicated.  Incidents of violence, intimidation and vandalism have been reported, but Amcu has distanced itself from them.  Meantime, Sasol says its Secunda Synfuels Operations are continuing with no impact on production.  This report lists demands contained in a memo handed over to the company at a march earlier this month.

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