The following media release is issued with regard to the resolution of the wage dispute between Amplats and NUM.
The final settlement is for a two year period. Wages will increase by 8% for the first such year and will be linked to the consumer price index for the second year.
NUM members will resume work by Wednesday, 6 January 1999.
There was no material effect on production resulting from the strike. Issued By: Group Public Affairs
Public Relations Manager
Steve Calladine
Tel: (011) 373-6846
Cell: 082 651 8109
Johannesburg