By Akani Nkuna
Solidarity has applauded the revived talks between ArcelorMittal SA and the government to address the looming closure of its steel plants, but it says the outcome of the discussions must be made public.
The union said on Friday that past secretive discussions has failed to benefit AMSA or its employees.
Solidarity’s Willie Venter said in a statement that AMSA’s presentation showed the dire financial position regarding long steel products in general.
“We understand that. Still, discussions about this and action should have taken place a long time ago to reposition the Newcastle and Vereeniging plants,” he said.
Venter emphasised that government intervention alone was not enough, and other areas which presented a long-term solution needed to be explored to salvage the plants and protect thousands of jobs.
“We also cannot rely solely on government intervention because if it helps at all, it will only be of value
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