Amcu says court order will ensure safety of mineworkers during Covid-19

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The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) has welcomed the labour court judgment on Friday compelling the department of mineral resources & energy and energy to set minimum health and safety standards during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union has welcomed the labour court judgment on Friday compelling the department of mineral resources & energy and energy to set minimum health and safety standards during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The union went to court to compel the department to set minimum standards for health and safety at mines during the Covid-19 pandemic. The case was heard om Wednesday and Thursday and the court order was handed down on Friday. He said while the union has consistently declared its support for the mines ramping up production, it maintained the view that a return to work can only happen once national minimum standards are in place.

 

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Viva _AMCU for people , greedy master's want profits at expense of peoples lives. Yes people want to go back to work but it must be safe to work there .

Who is backing AMCU President Joseph Mathunjwa, he seems to be an askari!

Good job my President, our health as mine workers is very important here..!

Safety first. Down with exploitation of workers.💪

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