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BDLive reports that wage negotiations at Eskom are due to resume on Wednesday next week with a second round of talks. Source: Latest News
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Body of one of the two trapped miners found at Implats
ANA reports that one of the two mineworkers trapped underground at the Impala Platinum (Implats) mine in Rustenburg, North West, was found dead on Thursday. Source: Latest News
Web links to a selection of labour news reports posted on 19 May 2016
Our links page provides references to South African labour news reports we have come across on the Internet on Thursday, 19 May 2016 Source: Latest News
Roundup of labour news on 19 May 2016
In our Thursday roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that have appeared since midday on Wednesday, 18 May 2016. Source: Latest News
Strikes risk car industry’s reputation, says VWSA managing director
Business Report writes that according to Volkswagen SA (VWSA) managing director Thomas Schäfer, the international reputation of the country’s automotive industry would be completely destroyed if this year’s collective bargaining resulted in strikes like the industry experienced in 2013 and 2010. Source: Latest News
UIF amendment bill to further aid retrenched workers one step closer
News24 reports that the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) amendment bill is one step closer to becoming a reality after it was passed in the National Assembly on Thursday. Source: Latest News
Drivers suspended after Khayelitsha bus collision leaves 54 injured
News24 reports that a case of reckless and negligent driving is being investigated by police after two buses collided and burst into flames in Khayelitsha, leaving more than 50 people injured. Source: Latest News
NUM rejects Eskom’s 5% wage offer, demands rises of 15% to 18%
BDLive reports that the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has rejected Eskom’s offer of a 5% wage increase and is demanding increases of 18% for the lowest-paid workers and 15% for the highest-paid workers. Source: Latest News
Chamber of Mines warns against wage strikes
Reuters reports that the Chamber of Mines of SA said on Wednesday that about half its members were unprofitable as a result of weakening commodity prices, rapidly rising costs, falling productivity and regulatory issues. Source: Latest News
Struggling Kings face mass exit of players
HeraldLive reports that the decision by inspirational skipper Steven Sykes to leave the Southern Kings could spark a mass exodus of players from the struggling franchise once the Super Rugby season ends. Source: Latest News