BOTEC retrenches staff amid court order

He said this, along with BOTEC's attempt to impede the union from intervening and negotiating in good faith on behalf of the workers, is unfair. Motshwarakgole said it is appalling for employees to be sacked in December when the interviewing process begins this month.

"Things are done in a rush - no preparations or good negotiations were given time. We still refuse for employees to get packages before they understand their offers and alternative information about the new entity," the union secretary said.