The National Union of Metalworkers (NUMSA) has stressed that its members will not be intimidated by a court application to interdict the strike at shaft 8 of the Impala Platinum Mine in Freedom Park near Rustenburg.
This involves contract workers employed by three mining groups; all contracted to provide services to Implats.
This came after one of the companies contracted to the mine, approached the Labour Court in Braamfontein to interdict the strike, which has now entered its second day.
Numsa’s Enoch Manyoni said efforts by one of the companies to interdict the strike would not deter them.
“They went to court to interdict this strike saying we failed to prove that you’re our members, but we are ready for them. Until the court say we should stop the strike, we are continuing. No one will stop us from assisting our members.
“The interdict does not involve Triple M mining and Newrak but Reagetswe, so we will wait for the court’s decision and take it from there. Don’t be intimidated as our lawyers are ready for a fight,” said Manyoni.
The more than 4 000 workers said they’re being exploited by their employers, contracted to the Impala Platinum Mine.
Yesterday, Manyoni said they demand recognition of Numsa, a salary adjustment, medical aid, and a living-out allowance.
The mine’s corporate affairs executive Johan Theron said they were deeply concerned.
“We’re working with all affected parties to secure a legal and sustainable resolution as best as we can,” he said.