ARTICLES RELATING TO AMCU

NUM at risk of losing members - report

2013-05-23 21:26

The NUM is at risk of losing close to 60% of its membership as it is operating in a difficult environment, the union's secretariat report states.

Still no Lonmin recognition deal for Amcu

2013-05-22 09:20

Miner Lonmin has not managed to reach a new union recognition agreement with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union in talks via the CCMA.

Mantashe: NUM, Amcu must stick to rules

2013-05-20 15:55

With the rivalry of the unions in the Rustenburg area and in the mining industry, we have a principle in that matter, says ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe.

Marikana cops felt threatened

2013-05-20 13:31

Police did not believe Amcu leader Joseph Mathunjwa could persuade striking Marikana miners to give up their weapons, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

Marikana cops 'could have done more'

2013-05-17 16:20

The police could have done more to ease the situation in Marikana during last year's unrest, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

Amcu threatens to bring SA to a halt

2013-05-17 12:26
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The leader of platinum union Amcu has threatened to bring the economy "to a standstill" and demanded a meeting with President Jacob Zuma.

Stop the strike madness

2013-05-17 07:41

Trivial issues don't warrant mineworker strikes, says Mzwandile Jacks.

Amplats faces job cuts revolt

2013-05-16 12:48

Union Amcu says Anglo Platinum miners will stop work from Thursday evening over layoff plans, a move which has sent company shares and the rand sharply lower.

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Amcu miners return to work

2013-05-16 09:15

Thousands of striking Amcu workers at Lonmin in Marikana have returned to work after leaders promised to further discuss the organisation's recognition at the mine.

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Lonmin strike intensifies

2013-05-15 16:06

Labour strife in the platinum belt has intensified as a wildcat strike across Lonmin's shafts entered a second day, raising fears of further violence.

Striking miners want to oust NUM

2013-05-15 15:04

Striking workers at Lonmin's platinum mine in Marikana have vowed to stay away until their demands are met.

Shots fired at Marikana

2013-05-15 14:26

Shots have been fired inside the Wonderkop Stadium, in Marikana, while striking miners were gathering for a meeting.

Lonmin workers strike for second day

2013-05-15 08:24

Lonmin workers continued a wildcat strike for a second day, raising concerns that the bitter turf war between rival unions could escalate into anarchy and violence.

Mthethwa condemns mineworker killings

2013-05-14 20:29

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has condemned the killing of three miners, which has led to a wildcat strike at Lonmin's Marikana mine.

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New unrest at Marikana

2013-05-14 15:57

Thousands of mine workers downed tools today at Lonmin mine after a union leader was shot dead in the restive platinum belt at the weekend. See the pictures.

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Police sent to Wonderkop Stadium

2013-05-14 15:54

A large number of police are at Wonderkop Stadium, in Marikana, where Amcu members are set to meet.

Unrest at Marikana may affect inquiry

2013-05-14 14:24

New turbulence in Marikana, North West, may indirectly affect public hearings into last year's wage-related unrest at Lonmin platinum mine, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

Rand near 3-week lows on strike fears

2013-05-14 09:44

The rand has traded near three-week lows as workers at Lonmin began a wildcat strike, rekindling fears of a repeat of last year's work stoppages.

Slain official received death threats

2013-05-13 19:05

A slain Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union leader received death threats before he was killed, the union says.

ANC condemns North West shootings

2013-05-13 14:36

The community of the Nkaneng informal settlement, near Marikana, in the North West, must seek "calm" after three fatal shootings in the area, the ANC says.

Marikana quiet after weekend shootings

2013-05-13 09:32

North West police say no violence was reported overnight at Nkaneng informal settlement in Marikana, after three people were killed over the weekend.

Dark days for Amplats workers

2013-05-10 22:13
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Unions are vowing to fight the 6 000 Amplats job cuts, with one saying it is a declaration of war and another reiterating its call to nationalise mines.

Amcu has lion's share of Lonmin workers

2013-05-10 08:41

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union now represents over 70% of workers at Lonmin platinum mine in Marikana, North West, a report says.

 

Lonmin, Amcu fail to reach a resolution

2013-05-24 07:58

No solution has been reached at the CCMA between platinum producer Lonmin and trade union Amcu on a new recognition agreement, the company says.

Amplats to start layoff process

2013-05-22 09:27

Anglo Platinum will begin the formal process of cutting 6 000 mining jobs at the end of this week, the company says.

Rand tanks as labour tensions run high

2013-05-20 19:45

Labour strife is making South Africa vulnerable with the rand plunging and commodity prices retreating, an expert warns.

Wage demands send rand tumbling

2013-05-20 13:59

Big wage hikes demanded by mine unions pushed the rand to a four year low, highlighting the ripple effect of the prospect of more turmoil in the industry.

Strike fears as NUM seeks 60% pay hikes

2013-05-19 21:02
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The intention of the National Union of Mineworkers to seek pay hikes of between 15% and 60%, has reignited fears of last year's deadly mine strikes.

Marikana unrest labelled 'Amcu unrest'

2013-05-17 14:39

Police officials had labelled last year's Marikana unrest as an "Amcu unrest", the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

Lonmin miners back at work

2013-05-17 11:38

Workers at Lonmin's platinum mine in Rustenburg in the North West are back at work following a wildcat strike, the company says.

Government contingent to visit Marikana

2013-05-16 21:08

Cabinet will send a delegation of ministers to Marikana in the North West to calm renewed unrest, acting Minister in the Presidency Edna Molewa says.

Most Lonmin workers report for duty

2013-05-16 09:17

Lonmin says 86% of workers at its mines have reported for the morning shift after a two-day strike.

Marikana anger 'directed at police'

2013-05-15 20:08

Striking Lonmin mineworkers directed their anger at police officers during last year's wage-related unrest, the Farlam Commission on Inquiry has been told.

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Marikana strikes continue

2013-05-15 15:08

Amcu members protested for the second day in a power struggle with NUM over who represents the majority of miners at Marikana. See the pictures.

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Cops met with death threats at Marikana

2013-05-15 14:46

Death threats were hurled at a police videographer in Marikana by striking mineworkers, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has been told.

Striking Lonmin workers gather

2013-05-15 10:50

Striking Lonmin workers - some chanting and wielding knobkerries - are making their way to the Wonderkop stadium for a feedback meeting.

Lonmin concerned about worker safety

2013-05-15 07:52

The safety of people in Marikana is a priority, Lonmin platinum mine says, as the situation remains tense following a wildcat strike.

Tighten Marikana security, urges Cosatu

2013-05-14 19:44

Security must be prioritised around Lonmin's Marikana mine to prevent deaths amid a flare up of labour unrest, the Congress of SA Trade Unions says.

Marikana on high alert

2013-05-14 15:57

Law enforcement agencies must prioritise the area surrounding Lonmin's Marikana mine in Rustenburg, North West, Cosatu says.

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Amcu members march at Lonmin

2013-05-14 15:27

Hundreds of Amcu members marched en masse to a stadium outside a shaft at Lonmin platinum mine. Watch.

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Lonmin tempers pay hopes

2013-05-14 12:13

Lonmin will tell unions to curb expectations of forthcoming wage talks, as it remains under pressure despite reporting higher than expected first-half earnings.

Lonmin shafts idle as miners strike

2013-05-14 09:07

Workers at platinum producer Lonmin have gone on a wildcat strike, the company says, halting work across its operations.

Marikana quiet after shooting

2013-05-13 17:06

No violence has been reported at Nkaneng informal settlement in Marikana, outside Rustenburg, where three people were killed, North West police say.

Amcu president calls for peace

2013-05-13 14:10

Mineworkers should help put an end to the murder of their colleagues, Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union president Joseph Mathunjwa says.

No arrest over Marikana witness murder

2013-05-12 18:01

No arrests have been made yet in connection with the murder of a North West regional organiser of Amcu, who was set to have testified before the Farlam Commission.

North West union leader shot dead

2013-05-11 22:44

A North West regional organiser of trade union Amcu, who was set to testify before the Farlam Commission, has been shot dead.

Shocked miners plan next Amplats move

2013-05-10 18:11

Mine workers at Amplats say they didn't expect any job cuts after the company announced its plans to axe 6 000 jobs, more than half down from the initial 14 000.

Miners won't stand for Amplats job cuts

2013-05-09 16:01

Mineworkers are threatening to bring Anglo Platinum operations to a halt, even if retrenchments are scaled back to 5 000 from the initial 14 000.

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