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MISA condemns Volvo’s premature media statement

Feb 13, 2025 MISA, Motor Industry Staff Association, Martle Keyter, Volvo South Africa, section 189 of the Labour Relations Act.


MISA condemns Volvo’s premature media statement

 

MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, condemns Volvo South Africa’s media statement that it is restructuring its operations in the country which will result in the closure of some dealerships.

 

Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says Volvo failed to notify MISA, the majority trade union representing more than 66% of its employees, of its planned restructuring in terms of section 189 of the Labour Relations Act.  The Act is clear that an employer must consult with the relevant union when they contemplate possible dismissals as a result of restructuring.

 

It is a shame that employees at Volvo had to read that restructuring could impact a significant number of dealerships, causing panic and anxiety amongst MISA’s more than 700 members, without informing the Union prior to the announcement. “Our members can rest assured that the Union’s Legal Department will ensure that Volvo follows the correct process. The Union will participate in a joint consensus seeking process attempting to minimize the envisaged resizing of the dealer network,” says Keyter. 

 

MISA’s Legal Department will keep its members informed of any developments.

Members of the Union can contact MISA on 011 476 3920, WhatsApp and SMS on 071 880 9682 or e-mail mailto:legal@ms.org.za. 

Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department.

 

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