Carltonville - The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union could launch a wildcat strike if its rival union and gold mining companies extend wage deal to its members, its president, Joseph Mathunjwa said on Sunday.
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"If NUM (National Union of Mineworkers) and the Chamber of Mines want to extend their deal to us, we will sit down whether it's legal or not. We will strike," Mathunjwa said to loud cheers by thousands of workers gathered at a stadium.
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Under labour laws, wage deals between the majority union and employers can be extended to smaller unions.