South African trade union Solidarity has launched a website to campaign against alleged race-based retrenchments at part state-owned fixed line operator Telkom.
HumanIPO reported earlier today Solidarity, along with the South African Communications Union, was planning court action against the operator ahead of the proposed retrenchments.
Solidarity today launched a petition website entitled “Racekom” to oppose the retrenchments.
“Telkom is carrying out large-scale retrenchments where race is used as a criterion. If you work at Telkom and you’re white, you’re guilty!” the union said.
“Guilty, because you’re the “wrong” race and you’re costing the company BEE points. Forget about the years of loyal service, your qualifications and the positive contribution you make.”
It said it wants to mobilise South Africans and Telkom clients to sign petitions to be sent off to Telkom chief executive officer (CEO) Sipho Maseko.
The union allows interested individuals to sign a petition by sending an SMS, which Solidarity says it will forward to Telkom along with other submissions.
It has also set up its #racekom hashtag for interaction on social media.
