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David McKay reports that the Chamber of Mines of SA has called for a “measured and strategic conversation” with key unions ahead of three-day gold industry wage negotiations scheduled to kick off on 22 June. Source: Latest News
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‘Government not obliged to draw unions’ attention to implications of what they sign’
Business Report writes that Acting Public Service and Administration Minister Nathi Mthethwa said yesterday that the government was under no obligation to draw the attention of unions to what they should be aware of when they signed wage agreements. Source: Latest News
Jobs bloodbath looming at Telkom, says Solidarity
TechCentral reports that trade union Solidarity says a jobs bloodbath is looming at Telkom after the telecoms operator on Tuesday briefed it about its restructuring and retrenchment plans. Source: Latest News
Amcu leader brushes off NUM peace bid
The New Age reported on Tuesday that Joseph Mathunjwa, president of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu), spurned an olive branch offered him by David Spunzi, the newly-elected general secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). Source: Latest News
Solidarity blasts SA's affirmative action as not being compliant with international requirements
EWN reports that trade union Solidarity says South Africa’s race policies no longer comply with international requirements for affirmative action. Source: Latest News
Decapitated body found at Sasol coal shaft in Secunda
The Citizen reports that an inquest docket has been opened after a decapitated body with an amputated right arm was found at a Sasol coal shaft in Secunda, Mpumalanga. Source: Latest News
Service providers to MTN fire more than 300 workers for joining strike
Business Report writes that more than 300 workers have been dismissed by companies that provide MTN SA with services for illegally participating in the ongoing strike at the cellphone company. Source: Latest News
Farm conditions in Mpumalanga to be investigated
The New Age reports that Mpumalanga premier David Mabuza has indicated that his office wants to establish a commission of inquiry into the conditions of farm residents in the province. Source: Latest News
MTN postpones Saturday’s half-marathon due to strike security risks
ITWeb reports that mobile operator MTN has postponed its 21 Days of Y’ello Care half-marathon, planned for Saturday, 13 June, in Johannesburg, due to security risks posed by what it calls the “fading” strike action. Source: Latest News
Poultry industry association says US imports could cost 6,500 jobs
Reuters reports that South Africa’s poultry industry could lose close to R900 million in turnover and about 6,500 jobs as a result of an agreement to allow duty-free imported chicken from the United States, an industry association said on Tuesday. Source: Latest News