The announcement that the pub chain Marston’s is to axe more than
2,000 jobs has led Unite the union to renew its call for the
government to give concrete support for the struggling hospitality
sector.
Unite, which has about 580 members at Marston’s, mainly working in
the breweries at Wolverhampton and Burton upon Trent, was today
(Thursday 15 October) seeking clarification of the impact on its
members.
Marston’s said new measures, such as the 10pm curfew and
restrictions in Liverpool, meant 2,150 roles are going to be
impacted. The company produces such brands as Pedigree.
Unite regional officer Rick Coyle said: “This grim news from
Marston’s is another nail in the coffin of the struggling
hospitality industry and today Unite renews its call for the
government to produce a concrete and coherent package of measures
to support the sector which is now on life support.
“Thousands of jobs across the UK are depending on such a package
being delivered urgently by chancellor , otherwise the UK’s hospitality sector will become a
waste land.
“Unite’s members at Marston’s are mainly based at the breweries
in Wolverhampton and Burton upon Trent and we are seeking urgent
clarification from management on what the announcement means for
our members producing such iconic brands as Pedigree.
“Unite will be giving maximum support to our members at Marston’s
at what is a desperately worrying time for them and their
families with Christmas on the horizon.”
