NUM send condolences to families of China mineworkers who died last week Friday

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) extends its deepest condolences to people of chine and the families of the Chinese mineworkers who tragically lost their lives last week Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, the heart of China's huge mining industry.

Guided by the principles of international solidarity, the NUM remain firm in its belief that one worker’s death is one too many.

We are hopeful that the investigation into the deaths of those 82 Chinese coal miners will be done and justice will prevail for the families that lost the loved ones including for us mineworkers across the world.

We call upon mining companies to observe all occupational health and safety laws and Governments to ensure enforcement and compliance.

As the union we are deeply concern about the death toll of mineworkers in various countries; mining companies and Governments seem to not value life of mineworkers. Fundamentals and key responsibilities of employers outlined by ILO conventions are not respected and not implemented by many of mining houses across the world. Life of mineworkers matters too – profit must never be priorities over our life.

We are deeply saddened by this disaster, and we therefore send our deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones and wish speedy recovery to the injured workers.

For more detailed information, please contact:

Mpho Phakedi, NUM General Secretary, 082 882 3452

The National Union of Mineworkers
7 Rissik Street.
Cnr Frederick Johannesburg
Tel: 011 377 2111 Cell: 083 809 3257
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