Mercedes-Benz South Africa has begun Section 189 consultations after announcing that 700 jobs will be lost at its manufacturing plant in East London.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa has announced engaging in a retrenchment process to affect 700 employees at its East London manufacturing facility
MBSA said the move was due to several factors, including unfavourable macroeconomic conditions, informing the move from a three-shift to a two-shift model The company said the move was necessary to ensure long-term sustainability amid ongoing challenges in the automotive industryMercedes-Benz South Africa is entering Section 189 consultations as it prepares to retrench 700 workers at its East London manufacturing plant. Image: Alexander KoernerSouth Africa is poised to lay off about 700 workers in East London, Eastern Cape, to improve the operational performance of its Gately plant.
The company announced it was entering a Section 189 consultation process under the Labour Relations Act to discuss restructuring its manufacturing operations.said it was planning to move from a three-shift to a two-shift model amid ongoing challenges in the automotive industry.Despite efforts to improve efficiency and cut costs, the company said it needed to take decisive to ensure long-term sustainability.@KahlaSibusiso shared:"The mud from the rain they prayed for.
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