Britain’s largest union, Unite called on PSA Group to provide
investment guarantees on new models for Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port
plant today (Monday 8 January) as workers were informed the
carmaker was seeking 250 additional redundancies on top of the 400
announced last October. Describing the additional job losses as a
blow to a world class workforce, which would be felt throughout the
supply chain, Unite vowed that it would leave no stone unturned in
securing the long term future of...Request free trial
Britain’s largest union, Unite called on PSA Group to provide
investment guarantees on new models for Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port
plant today (Monday 8 January) as workers were informed the
carmaker was seeking 250 additional redundancies on top of the 400
announced last October.
Describing the additional job losses as a blow to a world class
workforce, which would be felt throughout the supply chain, Unite
vowed that it would leave no stone unturned in securing the long
term future of Ellesmere Port.
Commenting Unite general secretary Len McCluskey said: “This
is an additional blow to a world class workforce that is one of the
most efficient in the industry. PSA must provide investment
guarantees on new models for Ellesmere Port as a matter of
urgency.
“The government must play its part too and provide guarantees on
frictionless trade after Brexit. Its current red lines on the
customs union and single market will do little to instil business
confidence and unlock the investment needed.
“We ask that ministers give PSA and other manufacturers a clear
signal that government will do all it needs to support this crucial
sector through the Brexit process.
“Unite’s priority is to support our members and protect this plant.
We will not tolerate compulsory redundancies and Unite will leave
no stone unturned in securing the long term future of Ellesmere
Port and the highly skilled workforce. It is one of the jewels in
our manufacturing crown and will not be allowed to wither on the
vine.”
