Unite’s reaction to Corus’ announcement on job cuts
Unite joint general secretary, Derek Simpson, said:
“Unite will not accept any compulsory redundancies. We understand that Corus are currently facing difficulties but before this recession Corus had been making extremely healthy profits. Our members have supported Corus through good times and bad. Now our members expect Corus to support them. Our officials are seeking an urgent meeting with Corus to discuss ways to avoid compulsory redundancies.
“This announcement brings into focus the hardship that the UK’s manufacturing sector is facing. The steel makers’ main markets, car production and construction have been hit by the recession.
“The UK’s manufacturing sector desperately needs support from our Government. We need a strategic support package from Government, similar to the support provided by the German, French and Swedish governments to their manufacturing sector, otherwise viable businesses will go to the wall because they can’t access credit. We can not afford to let a short term problem deprive Britain of the skills we will depend on to compete in the world economy.”
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