Minister Oliphant condemns violence in motor industry strike

Lusanda Bill
18 September 2013

The Minister of Labour Mildred Oliphant has condemned violence in the ongoing motor industry strike and has also called on parties to speed up negotiations and where necessary embrace mediation. 

Ministerial Spokesperson Musa Zondi said the minister has asked striking workers to avert from violence during striking.  This is after there have been several reports of non striking workers being intimidated by striking workers.

Zondi added that the minister said in as much as people have a right to strike it also goes with a responsibility to act accordingly.  

Meanwhile the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers, says the economic implication of the current strike in the retail and car component manufacturing industry are far-reaching.