Amplats forced to take disciplinary action against strikers
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has said that it has had no choice but to initiate disciplinary action the 80 per cent of its workforce at its Rustenburg mines that continues to strike illegally.
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has said that it has had no choice but to initiate disciplinary action the 80 per cent of its workforce at its Rustenburg mines that continues to strike illegally.
The firm has made repeated calls for the strikers to return to work since it re-opened the mines on Tuesday 17th September, having previously halted operations amid a wave of labour unrest.
Chris Griffith, Chief Executive Officer of Anglo American Platinum, said: "Despite repeatedly urging our employees to come back to work, attendance at our Rustenburg operations remains low. We have been left with no choice but to initiate disciplinary action, which could lead to dismissals."
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