Strike violence too easily tolerated and must be outlawed
Possible steps could include immediate suspension of the right to strike or hefty fines for unions (and their officials)
31 May 2019 - 05:10
The recent strike at Sibanye once again highlighted the sorry state of SA’s industrial relations. The strike lasted about five months and, disappointingly, was marred by more than 100 acts of violence, some of them grievous in nature.
The violence was perpetrated by people seeking to apply undue pressure on Sibanye in the hope that the company would capitulate to the union’s demands. It was reported that 10 people died and almost 100 homes and vehicles were torched...
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