The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has threatened to intensify its strike if its demands for fair labour practices at SA Steel Mills continue to fall on deaf ears.
Operations at the SA Steel Mills plant in the Vaal ground to a halt over two weeks ago amid a labour impasse between workers and the company.
Workers want to be represented by union shop stewards in the workplace.
NUMSA has now taken its grievances to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), which is a major funder for the steel producer.
NUMSA spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, called for the IDC to rethink its funding to SA Steel Mills if it also failed to address safety concerns at its plant.
“We want a detailed response explaining how you are going to ensure that SA Steel Mills adheres to South African legislation by respecting the Constitution, by respecting labour laws, and by respecting centralised bargaining.”
-EWN
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