Numsa members protest at Ford SA demanding profit share bonuses; strike may continue next week.
Ford SA workers picket yesterday at company’s gates in Watloo, Pretoria, after profit share talks at the CCMA were unsuccessful. Picture: Suppliedgathered at the gates of Ford Company South Africa with flags to picket after failing to reach an agreement at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration over profit share bonuses.Non-striking workers stood across the road and watched colleagues sing struggle songs with many saying they didn’t want to get involved.
Other workers said they were intimidated not to speak to the media and did not want to disclose whether it was by the union or the company.“Workers don’t share in profits because they don’t share in the losses. If these workers insist on getting profits they must also agree to share in the losses of a company, that’s why workers as a rule don’t share in profit,” he said.“That’s the difference between a worker and an investor. The investor risks his capital while the worker doesn’t.
“Ford has a long-term commitment to South Africa and has invested heavily in its operations and local employees. Regrettably, production disruptions have a profound impact on South Africa’s economy and global reputation as a place to do business.”
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