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 despite a 50% electricity price reduction.
Ibrahim Hassan
East Africa Bureau Chief
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 meant to avert job losses.
Details
The union's decision comes after Samancor announced plans to cut jobs due to high energy costs. However, with the recent electricity price reduction, the union believes that the job cuts are no longer necessary. The National Union of Mineworkers is determined to fight for the rights of its members and ensure that they are not unfairly laid off.
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