Ultimatum given to striking workers at Harmony’s Kusasalethu mine
Gold mining group Harmony has given striking workers at its Kusasalethu mine near Carletonville, Gauteng, until Tuesday night to return to work failing which they could face disciplinary action. The group said on Monday the striking workers had ignored a Labour Court interdict granted on Friday declaring the ongoing industrial action unprotected and ordering striking employees to return to work. No workers had reported for work at the weekend or on Monday. "An ultimatum has now been issued to Kusasalethu employees to return to work tomorrow [Tuesday] night, failing which they may be subject to disciplinary action." Harmony said it had sought the interdict because despite various labour agreements reached with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu), the unprotected industrial action has continued. "Harmony and recognised unions — including Amcu — have entered into various labour agreements since 2013. Despite reaching these agreements, Amcu and its members have ...
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