Unite: Bolster
‘fantastic’ Nissan news with bolder auto sector plan
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “The
announcement that Nissan will build three new electric models in
Sunderland is fantastic news that secures the long-term future of
the site and the thousands of skilled well-paid jobs it supports.
“Investment from the Automotive Transformation Fund is of course
welcome. But the fund is insufficient to ensure the UK automotive
industry as a whole, on which countless livelihoods depend, is
not left behind during the shift to electric vehicles.
“For Britain to grasp the opportunities this transition presents
– more and better jobs, a stronger fairer economy and net zero
goals achieved – requires a bolder more comprehensive industrial
intervention from government that puts workers front and centre.”
SMMT reaction to new
Nissan investment
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: “The UK’s automotive
manufacturing sector continues to demonstrate its investment
attractiveness with yet another significant commitment. This new
announcement from Nissan – coming on the back of billions
recently committed by other manufacturers and supported by the UK
government – underlines Britain’s position as an increasingly
competitive location for electric vehicle production. It is
tremendous news for the company, its workforce, the region and
the UK’s supply chain, which will drive economic growth and
decarbonisation across the UK.”
