Labour unions condemn PRASA retrenchment of 508 workers [SOUND]

# The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union and United National Transport Union have condemned the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s decision to retrench 508 employees. The unions call it a major blow to workers and the rail sector. The unions have also proposed redeployment and early retirement. UNTU’s acting general secretary Atenkosi Plaatjie told the SABC that efforts are underway to save jobs, with 227 employees identified as excess: