Striking Miners Join Forces

The transcript discusses the escalating tensions in the mining sector, focusing on increasing demands from workers and the resulting strikes at Anglo American Platinum. The situation has led to company shutdowns due to safety concerns and calls for a general strike. Wage talks have begun with Lonmin, but the dispute extends beyond labor issues, with criticism directed at unions and the ANC government. The South African President has called for an end to illegal strikes, emphasizing the need for addressing worker demands within the labor relations framework. Despite this, miners feel empowered and are unwilling to make concessions.

What is the main reason for the miners' strike at Anglo American Platinum?

• Safety concerns

• Increased demands for money

• Government intervention

• Union disagreements

What significant action are the miners considering in response to the situation?

• Forming a new union

• Negotiating with the government

• Returning to work

• Calling for a general strike

What are the miners at Maracana waiting for?

• Government intervention

• Progress in wage talks

• A new union leader

• Closure of the mines

How does the South African President suggest addressing the miners' demands?

• By shutting down the mines

• Within the country's Labor Relations framework

• By increasing wages immediately

• Through illegal strikes

What is the miners' attitude towards making concessions?

• Willing to negotiate

• Unwilling to make concessions

• Eager to return to work

• Open to government proposals