CLEAN :S.African gold miners go on strike over pay

The transcript discusses mass meetings held by mine workers who have decided to go on strike due to unmet demands for wage increments. The workers are seeking a raise above 9%, with a willingness to settle for 10% or 20%. They express frustration over the employers' resistance and lack of concern for the difficult and hazardous conditions faced by workers underground.

What is the significance of the mass meetings mentioned in the text?

What is the attitude of the CEOs towards the workers, according to the text?