Amplats could cut 4000 jobs
The Minister of Employment and Labour, Mr TW Nxesi, is aware of the reports that the Amplats Mine could cut 4000 jobs. Minister Nxesi acknowledges the difficulties that Amplats Mine operates under due to internal and external factors buttressed by geopolitical challenges and economic difficulties faced by many countries.
The Minister appeals to both Labour and Amplats Management to work together to find an amicable way to avoid or limit job losses.
The Minister has requested the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to facilitate engagement between the parties and is informed that the CCMA has offered the services of its two commissioners to assist in finding amicable solutions.
Given its experience in dealing with retrenchments and saving jobs, Minister Nxesi urges the parties to use its services. Minister Nxesi have no doubt that, with goodwill, the parties will be able to find creative solutions, acceptable to both employees and the company.
Minister Nxesi will also meet with the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, to discuss the challenges faced by the sector and collectively to develop a strategy to mitigate the loss of jobs.
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