Confirmation that Jaguar Land Rover will build a new all electric
model at its Castle Bromwich plant is a ‘fantastic boost’ to the
car industry and testament to the skill and hard work of Unite
members and shop stewards, the UK and Ireland’s largest union,
Unite said today (Friday 5 July). The ‘trailblazing’ move, which
sees the West Midlands plant become home to the first UK built
all-electric executive saloon, with batteries produced at Hams Hall
and motors in Wolverhampton,...Request free trial
Confirmation that Jaguar Land Rover will build a new all electric
model at its Castle Bromwich plant is a ‘fantastic boost’ to the
car industry and testament to the skill and hard work of Unite
members and shop stewards, the UK and Ireland’s largest union,
Unite said today (Friday 5 July).
The ‘trailblazing’ move, which sees the West Midlands plant become
home to the first UK built all-electric executive saloon, with
batteries produced at Hams Hall and motors in Wolverhampton,
follows extensive talks between Unite and JLR and paves the way for
further new car models.
To secure the investment, vehicle production workers at Castle
Bromwich agreed to move to working a condensed week offering them
greater work-life balance, while giving the car maker greater
flexibility. Workers will move to a new 37 hour four day shift
pattern with the potential of extra Friday shifts for additional
volumes. Currently they work a five day shift pattern with extra
Saturday working.
Commenting Unite assistant general secretary for manufacturing
Steve Turner said: “Today’s trailblazing announcement by
Jaguar Land Rover is testament to the skill and hard work of Unite
members and shop stewards. Once again they have pulled out all the
stops to secure the new investment needed for this new model which
will be the first UK built all-electric executive saloon.
“Not only is it a fantastic boost to the UK car industry, but it
ensures that Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich site remains a
powerhouse of the regional economy providing a living for thousands
of workers and supporting many more in the supply chain.
“This is a proud day for our members and Jaguar Land Rover. The
government and ’s replacement as prime minister
must make sure it is not the last for the UK’s world beating car
workers and their families.
“The Tory leadership contenders need to stop trying to out-bid one
another over a disastrous no-deal Brexit and take it off the table
to help secure further investment in the UK car industry and the
future of other car plants, such as Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port
site.”
