Mobilise against job losses

Despite a growing economy, jobs are still being lost. Central Statistical Service (CSS) figures showed that 25 072 jobs were lost in the "non-farm" sector in the first half of 1997. Employment fell by 1,5% since June 1996.

Jobs in the manufacturing sector fell by almost 4% since June last year despite growth in manufacturing output this year. Jobs are being created in the so-called "informal sector" of semi-legal exploiters and dirt poor street trading.

Employment levels are at their lowest level in 16 years.

This contradicts the so-called "GEAR" free -market strategy of the government. GEAR said it would make 252 000 new jobs this year through privatisation, deregulation and the free market.

The experts say things will get better- we say stop your lying!

Workers! Don't be fooled by productivity agreements, or similar deals. The bosses are the enemy and we must fight!

Don't trust the politicians; trust your own militancy!

* OCCUPY THE FACTORIES WHEN THE WORKERS ARE DISMISSED!

* REFUSE TO LEAVE UNTIL NEW OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IS WON!

* THE UNIONS MUST ORGANISE THE UNEMPLOYED IN MASS MARCHES FOR JOBS AND BREAD!

Figures: Business Day, 5 November 1997; Sunday Times 7 December 1997

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