Calls on government to intervene in ArcelorMittal job cuts

This week, the steel producer announced the closure of its long steel business, putting the employment of around 3,500 employees at risk.

AMSA says slow economic growth and excessive costs for both energy and logistics led to this decision.

The closure will affect all long steel plants, including Newcastle Works.

READ: The union will fight “tooth and nail” to stop job cuts at AMSA

Johan Pieters, president of the area’s Growth Coalition chapter, says the government must intervene.

“We cannot help but suggest, barring the intervention of the President’s Office and the Minister’s Office, that ArcelorMittal’s request that the national government be implementing plans for all South African steel companies and also for steel importers be supported. steel.”

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