Solidarity to challenge layoffs at Technology Innovation Agency
Labour union Solidarity says it intends to challenge State-controlled technology company Technology Innovation Agency’s (TIA’s) plans to embark on a retrenchment process, saying it would look to find “sensible solutions” to the company’s problems.
The trade union noted on Thursday that it had received a section 189 A notice from the company, which indicated that as many as 75 employees would be affected by impending retrenchments.
While the company had stated that the layoffs would improve its efficiency and profitability, Solidarity professional industry sector coordinator Jahni Cowley said this action should be the last resort for a company whose growth and performance were under pressure.
“Solidarity wants to help put the company on the road to prosperity by means of constructive and sensible negotiations. Unfortunately, the company has been mismanaged, thus far, and loyal employees now have to suffer for it,” said Cowley.
According to Cowley, the retrenchment process would be facilitated by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).
“The CCMA’s facilitation of the process will help to ensure that the negotiations are fair and transparent. Solidarity will also do everything it can to limit the effect of the layoffs on its members,” she noted.
Solidarity said it and other affected trade unions would have their first consultation with the employer regarding the planned layoffs on Friday.
TIA could not immediately be reached for comment.
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