Competition Tribunal must block Clover sale, unions urge
The unions are opposed to the proposed sale of Clover to consortium Milco for R4.8bn
14 August 2019 - 16:55
Trade unions opposed to the proposed sale of foods and beverages company Clover Industries to consortium Milco urged the Competition Tribunal on Wednesday to block the R4.8bn transaction, over concerns about job losses.
The unions — the General Industries Workers' Union (Giwusa) and Inqubelaphambili Trade Union (ITU) — whose members work for Clover, wanted to derail the merger as it would result in the loss of 516 jobs. ..
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