Welcome, Free State – [15 May 2025] -The National Union of Minworkers (NUM) Free State Region will hold its crucial strategic planning review this Friday and Saturday 16-17 May 2025 at the Kingdom Academy in Welcome. An important highlight of this crucial meeting will be an address of the prime minister of the Free State Province, honorable modele Letsoha-Mathae.
Prime Minister Letsoha-Mathae is planned to address the Num Free State leadership and important stakeholders about critical matters that influence the mining, energy, construction and metal industry in the province. Her address, expected before Friday 16 May, is expected to dive in essential issues such as: the current state and future prospects of the mining of the free state.
Important challenges and opportunities that miners and related industrial employees are confronted.
The important role of these sectors in the economic landscape of the free state. Potential roads for reinforced cooperation between the provincial government and the Union.
This intensive two -day strategic planning review starts on Friday, May 16, 2025 and will be completed on Saturday 17 May 2025. During this period, the regional leadership of Num Free State will deal with extensive discussions, in -depth reviews and strategic planning sessions to define the future direction and priorities of the trade union and priorities for its members within the vital industries. The most important areas of attention include:
Extensive assessment of the current challenges: thorough analysis of the obstacles that influence miners and employees in related sectors, including safety protocols, job security, wage negotiations and general working conditions.
Setting strategic goals for the future: defining clear, measurable, feasible, relevant and time-bound (smart) objectives for the Num Free State region in the short, average and long term.
Improving membership and growth: developing innovative strategies to increase the participation of members, improve recruitment efforts and strengthen communication channels within the trade union.
Strengthening stakeholder relationships: building and strengthening relationships with mining companies, energy suppliers, construction companies, metalworking companies, government agencies and other relevant stakeholders to effectively promote the interests of NUM members.
Proactive advocacy: identifying critical policy areas that require attention and formulate robust interest strategies to influence the legislative and regulatory frameworks that are relevant to the industries represented.
Investing in skills development and training: exploring and promoting opportunities to improve the skills, adaptability and long -term employability of employees in these evolving landscapes in the industry.
The Num Free State region plays a fundamental role in representing the rights and interests of thousands of employees in a province with a deep -rooted history in mining and important activity in energy, construction and metal industry. This strategic planning review, with the valued participation of Prime Minister Letsoha-Mathae, underlines the crucial importance of robust cooperation and progress strategies in navigating the complexity of these sectors and guaranteeing a sustainable and just future for staff.
For more detailed information, Please contact:
Zakhele Kontsane, Num Free State Regional Chairman, 072 827 9304
Tshepo Molibeli, Num Free State Secretary, 073 901 9205
Sizwe Mokoena, Num Free State Deputy Regional Secretary, 072 795 7400
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