NUM: Kumba Iron Ore to retract letters and notices of retrenchment to workers

Mbasa Gqokoma

25 July 2015

The National Union of Mineworkers has condemned Kumba Iron Ore’s decision to retrench employees at both Sishen and Kolomela operations.

In a statement NUM said it will continue to fight to defend jobs and mitigate the impact of retrenchment. Meanwhile Lonmin announced on Friday it will be closing two of its shafts, affecting about 6,000 workers including contractors.

NUM Chief Negotiator at Kumba Iron Ore Lucas Phiri said the decision of yesterday, Kumba was advised to go and retract all the letters and notice they gave to our individual members.

“We take that as a positive sign going forward and we will continue fighting for the better benefit of our members and for none dismissals” Phiri added.