NUM is disgusted by Deputy President David Mabuza’s reckless statement supporting Eskom’s plan to retrench 4000 workers
17 March 2021
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) National Energy Shopsteward Council has taken exception with the Deputy President David Mabuza’s recent statement supporting ESKOM'S plan to reduce its workforce by 4000.
The Deputy President confirmed in Parliament last week Friday that ESKOM has communicated the headcount reduction plan as it forms part of updates that are shared by the power utility with the political task team on Eskom.
During the NUM National Energy Shopsteward Council meeting held between the 15th and 16th March 2021, ESKOM workers registered their anger towards the Deputy President statement.
We are surprised by this announcement as there was no consultation with the union about the planned reduction of manpower. It is a great concern that ESKOM has decided to communicate this issue of magnitude with the government and deliberately excluded us as other stakeholders.