We, the undersigned, urge the South African government, business leaders, and all stakeholders to work together towards a sustainable solution that:
- Preserves Jobs and Supports Families – We request that all retrenchments at ArcelorMittal Steel South Africa be put on hold while negotiations take place to acquire the steel plant.
- Sustains Economic Stability – Keeping Mittal Steel operational is essential to preventing economic decline in the Vaal and surrounding areas.
- Empowers Local Communities – The economy should benefit the people by fostering sustainable opportunities for local businesses and workers.
- Promotes Quality Employment – Ensuring fair wages and decent working conditions will uplift workers and improve living standards.
- Encourages Local Participation and Growth – Prioritizing local ownership and industrial expansion will strengthen economic opportunities for communities.
Additionally, we kindly request an urgent meeting with Mr. Kobus Verster to discuss a proposal for the future of the steel plant. We also ask for a tour of the facility to better understand its operations and potential.
We look forward to a prompt response and a shared commitment to safeguarding jobs, strengthening the economy, and building a prosperous future for all.
The South African Economy for South Africans!
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February 28, 2025
108 Comments
#WE SAVE ARCELORMITTAL,WE WANT TO OWN IT AS COMMUNITY OF VAAL,TO SAVE JOB'S AND RETRENCHMENT,GIVE US A CHANCE TO BRING CHANGES IN VAAL COMMUNITY.
As progressive Civics Congress Sedibeng Region we support this petition to save the job. Our numbers 0640104854
I truly concer with the initiator ralling to save jobs in the vaal especially Mittal which was carring multitudes of employees who are supporting their families and their extended families. I am also signing the petition.
I disqualify the retrenchment of arcellor Mittal employees & its subcontractors, I was one of 31 employees who had been dismissed in 2014/06/02 during a National strike , am unemployed till to dare, so what about those who are going to be retrench now on such way that there's a high rates of unemployment.
Sustaining economic growth and employment will reduce crime levels and domestic violence. I fully support the idea of creating jobs and no retrenchment.
Asalo Mittal should be given to the community, rather than coursing job lose.
At this high rate of unemployment then they want to close the company no that not good at all
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We, the undersigned, urge the South African government, business leaders, and all stakeholders to work together towards a sustainable solution that:
- Preserves Jobs and Supports Families – We request that all retrenchments at ArcelorMittal Steel South Africa be put on hold while negotiations take place to acquire the steel plant.
- Sustains Economic Stability – Keeping Mittal Steel operational is essential to preventing economic decline in the Vaal and surrounding areas.
- Empowers Local Communities – The economy should benefit the people by fostering sustainable opportunities for local businesses and workers.
- Promotes Quality Employment – Ensuring fair wages and decent working conditions will uplift workers and improve living standards.
- Encourages Local Participation and Growth – Prioritizing local ownership and industrial expansion will strengthen economic opportunities for communities.
Additionally, we kindly request an urgent meeting with Mr. Kobus Verster to discuss a proposal for the future of the steel plant. We also ask for a tour of the facility to better understand its operations and potential.
We look forward to a prompt response and a shared commitment to safeguarding jobs, strengthening the economy, and building a prosperous future for all.
The South African Economy for South Africans!
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Reached 100 supporters
February 28, 2025
108 Comments
ARCELOR MITTAL can't afford to close down many plants, many south Africans will loose jobs, families will suffer, the economy will collapse, crime will increase badly.
#WE SAVE ARCELORMITTAL,WE WANT TO OWN IT AS COMMUNITY OF VAAL,TO SAVE JOB'S AND RETRENCHMENT,GIVE US A CHANCE TO BRING CHANGES IN VAAL COMMUNITY.
As progressive Civics Congress Sedibeng Region we support this petition to save the job. Our numbers 0640104854
I truly concer with the initiator ralling to save jobs in the vaal especially Mittal which was carring multitudes of employees who are supporting their families and their extended families. I am also signing the petition.
I disqualify the retrenchment of arcellor Mittal employees & its subcontractors, I was one of 31 employees who had been dismissed in 2014/06/02 during a National strike , am unemployed till to dare, so what about those who are going to be retrench now on such way that there's a high rates of unemployment.
Sustaining economic growth and employment will reduce crime levels and domestic violence. I fully support the idea of creating jobs and no retrenchment.
Asalo Mittal should be given to the community, rather than coursing job lose.
At this high rate of unemployment then they want to close the company no that not good at all
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ARCELOR MITTAL can't afford to close down many plants, many south Africans will loose jobs, families will suffer, the economy will collapse, crime will increase badly.