Telstra urged to dial back "appalling" mass job cuts Telstra has been called on to halt its "appalling" decision to sack thousands of workers as the telco giant tries to cut costs an streamline its busisness. Up to 2800 staff supporting some of Australia's largest firms face the axe under the plan, which was revealed on Tuesday. The job cuts involve the company shedding up to 9% of its 30,000 strong workforce by the end of 2024 to contribute to savings of $350 million at the firm, which is among the nation;s largest by market value. Talks with workers and unions on initial cuts to nearly 400 jobs would start immediately, Telstar told investors. Questions: Discuss how would this impact certain group of stakeholders from the social costs and critical theorists' perspectives