TMG Digital reports that on Wednesday strikers at tobacco company Philip Morris International blocked the main road leading to the company’s factory in Boksburg with burning tyres.  

Workers have been on strike since last month after management offered them an 8% increase against their 10% demand.  Other grievances relate to arrangements for purchasing of used company cars, the presentation of cellphone bills upon resignation and the selective awarding of 13th cheques.  The strikers’ anger is further fuelled by management’s refusal to recognise their union‚ the Amalungelo Workers Union (AWU).  The company seemingly employs over 600 people across five locations.

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