# The National Union of Mineworkers and the United Association of South Africa have accused gold miner Gold Fields of negotiating in bad faith. The unions are demanding a 13-percent wage increase. Gold Fields is offering a 5.2-percent increase, which will be capped at six-percent in 2027 and 2028 for the lowest-paid, entry-level, unskilled, and semi-skilled employees. For miners, artisans, and officials, the company is offering a 4.5-percent wage increase, which will be capped at 5.5-percent. The unions say the company is playing hardball, and it can meet their demands.
Unions say Gold Fields is negotiating in bad faith