Media releases
Sibanye concludes three-year wage agreement with the NUM, UASA and Solidarity
The Chamber of Mines, acting on behalf of Sibanye Gold, advises that the company has reached a three-year agreement with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA in respect of wages and conditions of service for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018.
Evander concludes three-year wage agreement
The Chamber of Mines, acting on behalf of Evander Gold Mines, is pleased to advise that the company has reached a three-year agreement with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and UASA in respect of wages and conditions of service for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018.
Anglogold Ashanti and Harmony reach three-year wage agreement, Sibanye will continue to engage
The Chamber of Mines acting on behalf of gold producers, AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony and Sibanye Gold, is pleased to advise positive progress in respect of wage negotiations.
Conciliation process continues
The conciliation process between gold producers AngloGold Ashanti, Evander, Harmony and Sibanye Gold represented by the Chamber of Mines and unions the Association of Mining and Construction Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA continued today. Further discussions between all the parties will continue tomorrow (Friday, 2 October 2015).
CCMA conciliation process to resume on 1 October 2015
Gold producers AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony and Sibanye Gold advise that the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has informed the parties involved in gold wage negotiations that further conciliation has been rescheduled to continue on Thursday, 1 October and Friday, 2 October 2015.
Gold producers table CCMA conciliated offer
Gold producers AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony and Sibanye Gold tabled revised offers in respect of wages to unions, the Association of Mining and Construction Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018.
Consolidated conciliation process begins
The consolidated conciliation process between gold producers AngloGold Ashanti, Evander, Harmony and Sibanye Gold represented by the Chamber of Mines and unions the Association of Mining and Construction Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA started today.
CCMA consolidates conciliation process in respect of gold wage negotiations
The gold producers represented by the Chamber of Mines advise that senior commissioner, John Shardlow, today resolved to consolidate the referrals of disputes between the Chamber of Mines representing its members and the four unions, the Association of Mining and Construction Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA.
CCMA reserves decision to consolidate conciliation process in respect of gold wage negotiations
The gold producers represented by the Chamber of Mines advise that the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) today heard the Chamber of Mines’ application for consolidation of referrals of disputes between the Chamber of Mines and the Association of Mining and Construction Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA.
Labour Appeal Court hears AMCU’s appeal against Labour Court decision
The gold producers represented by the Chamber of Mines advise that the Labour Appeal Court today heard the appeal by the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) against the 2014 decision of the Labour Court in favour of the Chamber of Mines.
Gold producers declare dispute with Solidarity
Gold companies represented by the Chamber of Mines (AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony and Sibanye Gold) advise that the companies have declared a dispute with Solidarity, and will refer the matter to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) for mediation.
Gold producers note solidarity’s response
Gold companies (AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony and Sibanye Gold) note Solidarity’s indication of the union’s intention to accept the companies’ final offer made on 30 July 2015. However, the companies advise that no wage agreement has been reached with any party.
AMCU and NUM formally reject final offer
Gold companies (AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony and Sibanye Gold) advise that following a two-day mediated process during which the companies engaged with all the unions on repackaging the final offer, both the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) rejected the offer. The final offer tabled on 30 July 2015 by the companies was made on the basis that it was accepted by all unions.
Gold companies reiterate final offer
Gold wage negotiations continued with the gold companies (AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony and Sibanye Gold) meeting with the NUM, Solidarity and UASA today to receive the unions’ feedback on the offers made on Thursday, 31 July.
Gold wage negotiations update
Gold wage negotiations continued with the gold companies (AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony and Sibanye Gold) meeting with the NUM, Solidarity and UASA today to receive the unions’ feedback on the offers made on Thursday, 31 July.
Gold wage negotiations update
Gold wage negotiations continued with the gold companies (AngloGold Ashanti, Harmony and Sibanye Gold) meeting with AMCU today.
Gold producers table final three-year wage offer
Gold producers AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony and Sibanye Gold tabled their final offers in respect of wages and benefits to representative unions, the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018.
Village Main Reef concludes wage agreement
The Chamber of Mines of South Africa advises that Village Main Reef has concluded a wage agreement with the representative unions at the company’s gold mining operations.
Producers meet with the NUM; bilaterals concluded
Gold wage negotiations between gold producers (AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef) and unions continued today. As part of the bilateral meeting process, the companies engaged with the NUM today.
Gold wage negotiations continue – producers meet with Solidarity and UASA
Gold wage negotiations between gold producers (AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef) and unions continued today.
Gold wage negotiations continue - producers meet with AMCU
Gold wage negotiations between gold producers (AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef) and unions continued today. A series of bilateral meetings between the producers and each of the unions will be taking place in the coming week.
Update: Gold producers confirm meeting with AMCU to resolve differences of opinion on union representation
Gold producers (AngloGold Ashanti, Harmony and Sibanye Gold) met with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) on a company-by-company basis today to resolve differences of opinion on representation.
Gold wage negotiations update
Gold wage negotiations between gold producers (AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef) and unions (the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), UASA and Solidarity) will continue next week.
Gold wage negotiations update
Gold wage negotiations between the producers (AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef) and unions (National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA) continued today. In addition, discussions with AMCU were also undertaken. Notwithstanding revised demands by the NUM, UASA and Solidarity yesterday, and revisions to the Chamber’s offer that were tabled today, the parties remain far apart.
Gold producers confirm meetings with AMCU to resolve differences of opinion on representation
A number of the gold producers (AngloGold Ashanti, Harmony and Sibanye Gold) met with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) on 14 July 2015 in a further effort to resolve differences of opinion on representation.
Gold producers respond to disputed union figures
Gold producers AngloGold Ashanti, Harmony and Sibanye Gold have responded to the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) regarding the boxes of union application forms presented to the three companies on Monday, 22 June 2015.
Gold wage negotiations update
Gold wage negotiations between gold producers (AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef) and three unions (National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA) will continue on Wednesday, 15 July 2015.
Wage negotiations enters 9th day
Gold producers (AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef) responded to unions today (the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA) following the discussions yesterday, when all four unions retained their demands without any movement.
Third round of wage negotiations underway
Negotiations between the gold producers (AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef) and unions (the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA) - continued today (6 July 2015).
Second three-day session of gold wage negotiations concluded
The second three-day session of wage negotiations between gold companies, AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef and unions, the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA have concluded.
Gold companies table wage offer based on economic and social sustainability
Gold companies AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef, have tabled an offer to their employees represented by the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA, for the five-year period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2020.
First three-day session of gold wage negotiations concluded
Gold companies, AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef met the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA over three days starting Monday, 22 June 2015.
Union representation in gold sector
Gold companies, AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef note the statements made by the Association of Construction and Mineworkers Union (AMCU) in respect of union representation at the various companies. This issue was raised for the record during the first day of the plenary session of gold wage negotiations, with AMCU alleging unprocessed claims caused its membership representation to be lower than that reported
Gold wage negotiations begin
Negotiations between gold companies AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef and unions – the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and Uasa - will begin today, 22 June 2015 in respect of wages and other conditions of service in the gold industry.
Gold producers and unions meet to confirm 2015 wage negotiations process
Representatives from AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef met today with representatives from the Association of Mining and Construction Workers Union (AMCU), the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and Uasa to discuss the parties’ approach to the 2015 wage negotiations and the process to be followed.
UPDATE: Centralised wage negotiations 2015
The gold companies (AngloGold Ashanti, Evander Gold Mines, Harmony, Sibanye Gold and Village Main Reef), represented by the Chamber of Mines in centralised wage negotiations confirm that Gold Fields Limited has advised that it will not participate in centralised collective bargaining for the upcoming wage negotiations.
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