22 000 jobs go down the drain

09 December 2008 - 02:00
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Solidarity said yesterday that 32 companies were in the process of retrenching 22 000 employees, and the number of retrenchments was expected to rise drastically.

Solidarity said yesterday that 32 companies were in the process of retrenching 22 000 employees, and the number of retrenchments was expected to rise drastically.

The largest number of retrenchments is in the mining industry, where 11 695 job cuts have already been announced, and in the vehicle manufacturing industry where at least 6 100 jobs are being slashed. - I-Net Bridge