Labour unions scramble to save jobs amid the Covid-19 outbreak in SA Unions and labour federations said they are engaging with the government and other stakeholders to save jobs amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Johannesburg - On Friday, Workers’ Day was commemorated amid the Covid-19 outbreak which has threatened millions of jobs and an economic depression, but unions and labour federations said they are engaging with the government and other stakeholders to save jobs.
“We came up with the idea of using UIF to assist employers to pay workers and minimise retrenchments,” said Pamla. On April 21, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a R500 billion social and economic stimulus package aimed at keeping the economy going during the Covid-19 pandemic. The package was budgeted to save jobs, help companies that struggle to pay workers and operate, as well as help those in need.
Cash-strapped SAA has also gone under with its thousands of jobs. In March, SAA issued a notice to 4700 of its workers that it intended to begin consulting on retrenchments. The airlines promised to preserve as many jobs as possible, but cautioned that the outlook for its operations had dimmed further following Covid-19 and its impact on international travel.
“It is indisputable that the economy in general is in a state of crisis which suggests a radical shift not only in policy direction but productive and social relations.
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