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The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is dismayed to learn that Volvo intends to restructure and that the restructuring may result in the closure of some of its dealerships. NUMSA is a recognised union, but it has not been officially notified of Volvo’s plans.
In terms of the Labour Relations Act, if a company intends to restructure it must officially notify the unions, by issuing a section 189 notice. This has not happened. Instead, NUMSA found out about the plans to restructure in the media.
NUMSA condemns the management of Volvo SA for not respecting the process and causing wide spread panic to workers at dealerships. NUMSA is demanding that a formal process must be followed in order to ensure that the rights of workers are not violated in this process.
NUMSA stands ready to defend workers and their livelihoods. We will do whatever is necessary to defend jobs.
Issued by NUMSA National Spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola
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