zaia and aola are the sa situati. >> we attended a trade union meeting. everyone here is worried about their job. the meeting is emotionally charged. the responses vary from anger to despair. >> we are left in the dark. we just want to know. >> please be patient. i know it is hard and i understand your emotions. we are all in the same boat. take a deep breath and we will keep you informed. >> we live in fear of spending any money. you have to think, what if i don't have a job tomorrow? living in a state of fear. >> she has little hope to offer. >> i don't know what the options are. i don't know where these people are going to go if they get retrenched. all of commodity prices are under pressure. i can't tell them to go to platinum or gold or some other commodity. >> in her trade union most of the members are white. he works for another trade union is fights for the rights of the black workers. the unions meet regularly and work together closely. all union members are worried about their jobs and their families. >> one employee in the mine represents a hug