Indefinite Numsa strike begins at SA Steel Mills over fired employees
Union says workers are being punished but company says there was misconduct by Numsa members
22 May 2024 - 11:02
UPDATED 22 May 2024 - 21:00
The National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) embarked on indefinite strike action at SA Steel Mills on Wednesday, after the steel producer allegedly fired more than 100 workers for participating in what the labour court ruled was a lawful strike.
Numsa members downed tools on April 16 in support of their demands to be represented by union shop stewards in the workplace. SA Steel Mills, trading as Alfeco Holdings, was granted a temporary interdict against the striking Numsa members on April 19...
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