Commenting on reports last night (Wednesday, July 4) that Jaguar
Land Rover (JLR) is concerned that a `hard' Brexit will not support
that company's future in the UK, the general secretary for Unite,
the union representing automotive and manufacturing workers, Len
McCluskey said: “JLR is one of the manufacturing success
stories of this country. Much of that is down to the dedication of
a workforce who have fought tooth and claw for a future.
“But now tens of thousands of...Request free trial
Commenting on reports last night (Wednesday, July 4) that Jaguar
Land Rover (JLR) is concerned that a `hard' Brexit will not support
that company's future in the UK, the general secretary for Unite,
the union representing automotive and manufacturing workers, Len
McCluskey said:
“JLR is one of the manufacturing success stories
of this country. Much of that is down to the dedication of a
workforce who have fought tooth and claw for a
future.
“But now tens of thousands of decent jobs - the
sort we will need more than ever outwith the EU - are being put at
risk by a government that places its survival, indulging narrow,
extremist views, above the well-being of the people of this
country. This is simply not
acceptable.
“So I say this to the Tory party, our jobs are
not yours to play Russian roulette with. Drop your red lines and
secure a decent deal, one that is to the benefit of the working
people of this country. And if you cannot agree to put people
before your ideology then move over and let a party that will, get
on with it.
“I also say this to any employer of Unite
members; if you think that a Tory Brexit is a green light for the
dash to the door, or to diminish pay and living standards, then
think again. We will never allow our members to suffer
because your profits are being put before our
people.
“Business, if you care about decent jobs and a
stable future for generations to come then do not allow these Tory
Brexit nightmares to come true. Show your faith in the workers
of this nation by talking to us now about how we can keep skills
and prosperity in this country.”
