Thursday, March 14, 2013

Communication Workers Union disturbed by Telkom's intention to retrench

Imogen Vollenhoven
14March 2013

The Communication Workers Union is disturbed and appalled by Telkom’s intention to retrench workers.

CWU president Cecil Mokgantsho said even if Telkom can use a different concept or wording like voluntary severance packages or early retirement, it means retrenchment which as CWU we will find it difficult to agree with the company’s intention.  

Mokgantsho added that CWU is extremely disappointed that the company has decided to take this decision without consulting the union.

He also said that they are also aware that the company is forcing the workers to take voluntary severance packages and early retirement and if they don’t do that they will retrench them.

Mokgantsho said as CWU they will never allow any form of retrenchment of their members. Even if the company can threaten or bully their members they will fight the company until the last drop of their blood.

“We urge all our members not to take these voluntary severance packages and early retirement.’' Said Mokgantsho

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