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Amcu: Exporting our minerals increases unemployment
Thousands of people gathered at the koppie in Marikana on Friday to remember those who were killed during a wage strike seven years ago.The event was organised by mining union Amcu. At least 34 miners were gunned down by police on 16 August 2012.
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Mathunja: ANC is a white monopoly capital party
Amcu leader Joseph Mathunjwa was addressing thousands of people gathered at the Koppie where 34 mineworkers were shot dead by police during a wage strike on this day seven years ago.
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Thousands gather in Marikana to remember massacre victims
At least 34 miners were gunned down by police on 16 August 2012.
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Rights group considers court to force state to pay Marikana damages
The Socio-Economic Rights Institute (Seri) said it may be forced to approach the courts after negotiations with the state over damages for families of the Marikana massacre victims deadlocked.
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Poor service delivery constant reminder of empty promises for Marikana residents
On this day seven years ago, 34 miners were gunned down in the North West during a strike over wages.
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Farlam: Inquiry can't be blamed for lack of prosecutions over Marikana tragedy
Retired Judge Ian Farlam, who headed the inquiry into the Marikana massacre, believes that not much has changed and important recommendations in his report have not yet been implemented by government.
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Very little change in Marikana since 2012 tragedy, says activist
Primrose Sonti fears that 16 August will become just another yearly commemoration because there's been very little change in her community over the past seven years.
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Mathunjwa: Marikana tragedy opened workers' eyes to their exploitation
As South Africa reflects on the Marikana massacre that claimed the lives of 34 mineworkers seven years ago on this day, mining union Amcu has described it as the epitome of a struggle for economic emancipation.
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Mathunjwa: Farlam commission one of omission
Mining union Amcu said it was still considering launching a legal challenge against the Farlam commission of inquiry's findings into the Marikana massacre.
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Mathunjwa: Lonmin provoking workers into another Marikana
Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa has accused management at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Lonmin mine of instigating another Marikana by offering workers paltry wage increases as salary negotiations continued in the platinum sector.
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'It's part 2 of 2012' - Amcu slams wage hike offers from employers
In a wide-ranging interview with Eyewitness News, Amcu leader Joseph Mathunjwa said a dictatorship style government would take a stern position against businesses which exploit workers.
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Mathunjwa: SA needs dictator style of leadership
In an interview with Eyewitness News, Amcu leader Joseph Mathunjwa said such a government would take a stern position against businesses which exploit workers.
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Amcu welcomes inclusion of unions in Nedlac
Nedlac is a forum where government, labour, business, and community discuss and formulate labour market policy.
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I’m willing to be led by others, says Mathunjwa on upcoming Amcu congress
Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) said on Tuesday it was ready to hold its congress next month and its president Joseph Mathunjwa said he was ready to serve another term should members renew his mandate.
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Employers are provoking Amcu to strike - Mathunjwa
Wage negotiations are now in the second month and there are fears that failure to conclude them amicably will lead to a debilitating strike affecting an already struggling economy.
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Amcu: We spent R3m on legal action against Lonmin over Sibanye takeover
Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa says their efforts to block the deal delayed the takeover by thirteen months, saving jobs in the process.
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'It's time to share the profits' - Amcu to mining bosses
The trade union claims to represent 60,000 workers in the sector and has just come out of a five-month strike over wages against Sibanye-Stillwater's gold division.
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Amcu tables R17,000 minimum wage demand for mineworkers
Amcu is the majority union in the platinum sector and accepted a 12.5% wage increase after initially demanding 47% in 2016.
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Claims of non-compliance with Labour Act politically motivated - Numsa
According to a letter from the Labour Registrar’s office, Numsa, has not complied with sections 98, 99 and 100 of the Labour Relations Act, which requires that unions provide the registrar with auditor’s reports and financial statements.
