Labour Court Orders ArcelorMittal to Reinstate Retrenched Workers
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has hailed a labour court ruling as a significant victory for workers in Vereeniging and northern KZN.
ArcelorMittal South Africa has been ordered to reinstate workers who were unfairly retrenched at its Newcastle plant and in Vereeniging.
Numsa took the steel company to court on an urgent basis, accusing it of ignoring consultation requirements before deciding to close the two operations.
The union argued the production giant had walked away from talks on retrenchments in March, even as new developments around possible government support and a takeover deal were unfolding.
The court found that the steel manufacturer failed to follow proper consultation procedures before cutting jobs.
Author's summary: Numsa wins court case against ArcelorMittal.