Tahmoor Colliery: 238 Jobs Lost, Miners Face Uncertainty

0:00From Sydney, this is your March 13th update. Miners at the Tamora Collierry Southwest of Sydney are reeling from the loss of 238 permanent jobs. The underground coal mine entered liquidation under GFG alliance, forcing widespread redundancies announced earlier this week. The operation has struggled with financial woes for over a year. It halted production in February last year amid $250 million in related debts. A new South Wales Supreme Court ruling on February 6 sealed the liquidation process. Workers shared deep heartbreak over shattered careers. One veteran with 22 years on site got his termination email mid-shift and shrugged with to say goodbye to colleagues. Another with over 40 years called at the end of his livelihood, feeling a door slam shut after decades of pride in the work. Liquidators gave staff a tough choice. Take six weeks of unpaid leave to await a possible sale or accept payouts right away.

1:00After months of limbo, many opted out of waiting, unable to endure more uncertainty. The mining and energy union ran support sessions on Friday with advice and info. Local leaders and community groups stepped up too, offering job leads, barbecues, and aid amid the despair, rippling through the area. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones. Layback, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I. SoleyPillow.com