In a letter to the Business Day editor, Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Michael Bagraim writes that the threat by the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) to bring the platinum mining sector to its knees must be taken seriously.  

“Their rhetoric is cancerous and spreading very quickly through the trade union movement.  The threat to stop retrenchments (dismissals for operational requirements) is a real one and seems to be finding favour within the ANC’s ranks.”  Noting that SA is already short of 10-million jobs, Bagraim goes to write:  “If there is any possibility of mechanising or computerising, businesses would be well-advised to consider that option.  The reckless and rather archaic trade union bosses are forcing the hand of the business community to consider every other option other than employment.”

• Read this letter in full at BusinessLive

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