South African Casino Workers to Strike
12 Aug 2005
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – As reported by the Finance 24: "Listed hotel and gaming group Peermont Global (PTG) has announced that the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) has given formal notice to its Emperors Palace Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort of its intention to embark on strike action at Emperors Palace with effect from 18:00 on Friday.
"However, Peermont said on Thursday, operations at Emperors Palace would continue despite the strike thanks to the implementation of extensive contingency plans.
"Peermont Global is the majority shareholder of Emperors Palace and also has management responsibility for the resort.
"…The strike follows a period of wage negotiations that started on June 1…"