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Miningmx reports that Sibanye-Stillwater has described wage discussions with unions as “constructive” ahead of a mass meeting on Friday called by the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union (AMCU) and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), its coalition partner.
In a short video clip distributed on social media, AMCU president Joseph Mathunjwa can be heard calling for the meeting, controversially to be held at Pretoria’s Union Buildings, the official seat of the government. “All members of the AMCU/NUM ‘Numco’ to give feedback of an offer from an employer tomorrow,” Mathunjwa stated. The wage strike by the two unions is now in its third month. Referring to recent mediation by the CCMA in an effort to bring the strike to an end, Sibanye’s James Wellsted said: “We have had constructive engagements. The commissioners have made proposals that are being considered.” He declined to say if Sibanye had adjusted its wage increase offer upwards or changed its structure which was last at R850/month for entry-level employees for a three year agreement. The offer amounted to a 7.8% increase to the basic wage in year one, 7.2% in year two and 6.8% in year three. AMCU and NUM are demanding a R1,150/month improvement in wages.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by David McKay at Miningmx
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