South Africa Union Fights Job Cuts
South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers vows to fight job cuts at Samancor smelter. The cuts could affect 2,400 employees.
Amara Diallo
Senior Africa Correspondent
Introduction
South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers has vowed to fight planned job cuts at ferrochrome smelter Samancor. The cuts could affect 2,400 employees, despite a more than 50% electricity price reduction.
Details
The union's decision comes after the energy deal, which was meant to avert job losses. The National Union of Mineworkers is determined to protect the interests of its members and will take necessary actions to prevent the job cuts.
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