Unions gird for job cut threat as load-shedding cripples the economy
Unions, the government and employers said the escalating energy crisis will probably deal a bigger blow to business and employment than the national Covid lockdown did in 2020
22 January 2023 - 09:38
Unions are preparing for the worst as businesses indicate that the worsening load-shedding crisis could force them to cut shifts, forego wage hikes and even slash jobs.
Unions, the government and employers said the escalating energy crisis will probably deal a bigger blow to business and employment than the national Covid lockdown did in 2020. ..
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