Unite outrage at Diageo’s announcement to reject proposals to save
Scottish jobs
9th September 2009
Diageo’s announcement today (Wednesday 9th September) to reject
proposals by the Scottish government that would safeguard jobs has
outraged Unite, the UK’s biggest union.
Unite is also furious that Diageo has made the announcement
before the conclusion of the 90-day consultation period.
An alternative plan, drawn up by the taskforce to keep Diageo
jobs in Scotland was submitted for discussion between Diageo and
the trade unions. The unions still argue that they have a
strong argument to put to Diageo to fight the closure.
Commenting on the decision, Jennie Formby, Unite national
officer, said: “This is totally unacceptable. Diageo has put
out an announcement to dismiss the government-backed business plan
half way through the formal consultation period. This is an
insult not just to its workforce but to those who are working
tirelessly to save these jobs.
“We will not standby and let Diageo press ahead with its plans
to throw 900 loyal workers on the scrapheap without a fight. This
campaign is not over yet. We still have other issues to
present to Diageo which would keep these jobs in Scotland.
“Unite will meet with the workforce very soon to consider the
next steps."
Unite will continue its fight to stop Diageo’s closure plans and
900 of Scotland's workers being thrown on the scrapheap.
Ends
For further information please contact Karen Viquerat on 07768
931 316 or Peter Welsh on 07810 157 931.
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