Amicus angered by sudden closure of packaging
company
Monday 22nd May 2006
Amicus, Britain’s largest manufacturing union has
expressed its anger at the sudden closure of packaging company,
Printpac, in Cwmbran.
Amicus members, without any consultation or notice, were told
that they were all being made redundant and just told to go home.
This news has left 60 workers totally shocked as they are still
owed a wages and have no news on whether this is forthcoming.
The failure of the company to properly consult with its
workforce, many of whom have worked for the company over 25 years
or more, and their trade union has only added to their
anxiety.
Amicus Branch Official, Dave Lewis, said:
“This is yet another closure in the industry and
is a blow to manufacturing this region. The fact that the company
have refused to talk with us will only add to the concerns of the
many hard working people.
“We will be seeking to apply for Protective Awards
and unfair dismissal with the Employment Tribunal on behalf of our
members. We will also be looking into the asset value the company
as we will be seeking some form of remedy for our
members.”
-ENDS-
For further details contact Dave Lewis on 01443
841242 or Ashraf Choudhury in the Amicus press office on 020 7420
8914 or 07980 224761.
