[miningmx.com] – GLENCORE is facing union opposition to its plan to cut jobs at its Zambian copper operation, said Reuters.
“We wish to take this opportunity to earnestly appeal to Mopani to adhere to our advice, failure to which the government should take over the running of the mines,” said Joe Kamutumwa, president of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Zambia regarding Glencore’s plan to 3,800 workers at Mopani Copper. The union echoed comments by President Edgar Lungu who voiced similar resistance.
Mopani spokesman Cephas Sinyangwe declined to comment saying the company was still discussing the planned job cuts with unions, said Reuters.
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