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Fin24 reports that according to the Communication Workers Union (CWU), the SA Post Office (SAPO) is going ahead with plans to retrench 6,000 workers.
CWU general secretary Aubrey Tshabalala indicated SAPO "dropped a bombshell at the doorstep of the union by giving a notice in terms of Section 189 and 189(A) [of the Labour Relations Act], which means it intends to dismiss 6,000 workers." According to Tshabalala, this happened a week after SAPO had called a meeting with unions to discuss salary cuts of 40% and work-hour reductions. He claimed: "The company failed to adhere to its own processes where such matters should and can be discussed at the bargaining chambers with all the key stakeholders." A SAPO spokesperson responded that they were in the midst of "a consultation process about this matter," and that no final decision had been taken. SAPO, which suffered a R2.3 billion loss in 2020/2021, is facing several financial challenges, including issues around paying over medical aid contributions and debts. Treasury previously projected that the number of SAPO employees would shrink from 16,275 in 2021/22 to a projected 10,254 in 2024/25.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard compiled by Ahmed Areff at Fin24
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