Steelworkers’ unions will ballot members on strike action in response to job losses at Tata Steel.
Community reached a formal mandate to let members vote on strikes, while Unite will hold a ballot on 1 March.
Tata has announced plans to reduce emissions at its Port Talbot site, putting nearly 2,000 jobs at risk.
Tata has announced plans to reduce emissions at its Port Talbot site, putting nearly 2,000 jobs at risk.
“Industrial action is always a last resort but Tata’s actions mean we now have to prepare for that eventuality,” said Mr Rickhuss for Community, the union representing the most steelworkers.
He said recent statements from Tata indicates the company is “determined to impose its devastating proposals”, making a “complete mockery of the ongoing consultation process”.
“There is still time for Tata to change their position, but as things stand we are heading towards a major industrial dispute,” Mr Rickhuss added.
Steelworkers’ unions will ballot members on strike action in response to job losses at Tata Steel.
Tata has announced plans to reduce emissions at its Port Talbot site, putting nearly 2,000 jobs at risk.
Community reached a formal mandate to let members vote on strikes, while Unite will hold a ballot on 1 March.
Tata has announced plans to reduce emissions at its Port Talbot site, putting nearly 2,000 jobs at risk.
Tata has announced plans to reduce emissions at its Port Talbot site, putting nearly 2,000 jobs at risk.
“Industrial action is always a last resort but Tata’s actions mean we now have to prepare for that eventuality,” said Mr Rickhuss for Community, the union representing the most steelworkers.
He said recent statements from Tata indicates the company is “determined to impose its devastating proposals”, making a “complete mockery of the ongoing consultation process”.
“There is still time for Tata to change their position, but as things stand we are heading towards a major industrial dispute,” Mr Rickhuss added.
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