The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa Numsa says it has reached an improved severance deal with Goodyear South Africa following the closure of its Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape.
In June, the company initiated a Section 189A process to restructure its manufacturing operations in Kariega, which has resulted in over 900 job losses.
For several weeks, Numsa and Goodyear have been negotiating better severance packages for workers affected.