Rustenburg - The third round of wage negotiations in the gold mining sector wil continue on Tuesday in Boksburg on the East Rand, gold producing companies said.
“Today [Monday] the producers heard from all four unions. In large part, all four unions retained their demands without any movement,” the producers said on Monday.
“Discussions will continue tomorrow [Tuesday], when the producers will seek clarification from the unions on certain matters, and respond to a number of questions and comments made.”
Chief negotiator for producers Dr Elize Strydom said, as producers, they remained committed to reaching an agreement based on the sustainability of the industry, and the retention of jobs.
“The companies’ offers were made in good faith, and are substantial. We will continue to engage to reach outcomes that are sustainable,” she said.
Five gold producers – AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef, are negotiating with four trade unions – the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union, National Union of Mineworkers, Solidarity and Uasa.
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