Business Day report that thousands of mine, construction and energy workers are expected to down tools as part of the strike action to remember "those who died in the line of duty", on Wednesday, 5 October 2011.
It quotes NUM spokesman Lesiba Seshoka as saying that about 400 000 workers are expected to down tools for the day. The Chamber of Mines has confirmed that it will join the strike as part of its effort to spread national awareness about health and safety in the workplace.
Read the full article on www.businessday.co.za.
Read the Cosatu press statement on www.cosatu.org.za.