Harmony confirms receipt of notice of strike from the NUM
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (‘Harmony’) confirms that they have received 48-hour notice of commencement strike action by the National Union of Mineworkers (‘the NUM’). The strike is expected to begin with effect from the night shift on Tuesday, 3 September 2013. The NUM represents approximately 70% of Harmony’s workforce and should the strike continue, no work, no pay will apply.
“We remain open to discussions with all unions, and urge them to engage in good faith to reach an outcome that is acceptable to all,” Graham Briggs, chief executive officer said.
For more details contact:
Marian van der Walt
Executive: Corporate and Investor Relations
+27 (0) 82 888 1242 (mobile)