NUM Membership Declines Due to Widespread Retrenchments in the Mining Sector
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is facing a significant decline in membership, a trend largely attributed to extensive retrenchments and restructuring efforts across the mining industry. Recent reports indicate that numerous mining companies have issued Section 189 retrenchment notices, signaling their intent to reduce workforce numbers as part of cost-cutting measures. For instance, AngloGold…