trophyshy 7099 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wear/7818043.stm Nissan plant to shed 1,200 jobs The plant employs 4,900 workers Car manufacturer Nissan has announced it is to axe about a quarter of the workforce at its Sunderland plant. The company, which sent workers home early before Christmas to cope with the economic downturn, said it will cut 1,200 jobs. The plant, which opened in 1986, employs about 4,900 workers. The firm halted production of two of its models at the Sunderland site in December when its production staff were sent home on full pay. 'Devastating news' Those to lose their jobs include 400 staff on temporary contracts. Derek Simpson, joint general secretary of the Unite union, said: "This is devastating news for the workers and their families. "Today's announcement shows just how serious Britain's economic difficulties are. "Unite will be doing everything possible to minimise compulsory redundancies and it is absolutely crucial that these workers' skills are not lost." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Shit news. I have a brother who works there. I hate for anyone to lose their job, but I can only hope he isn't one of the 800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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