Unions oppose proposal to cut working hours at New Caledonia's biggest

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Updated February 23, 2009 16:38:57

Unions representing workers at New Caledonia's largest nickel mine say a proposal to cut working hours by 10 per cent is premature. Last week, SLN announced it will cut production by 20 per cent in the face of falling commodity prices and demand , and warned that working hours would have to be cut accordingly. However, union leaders are refusing to accept the reduction, saying it should only be implemented as a last resort.

presenter: Helene Hofman
Speakers:Deputy secretary general of the CSTNC trade union, Germain Djawari; SLN's Chief Executive Officer, Pierre Alla

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