Dunlop tyre factory plans to axe 240 jobs

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Unions have expressed shock at plans to close a Dunlop tyre factory with the loss of more than 240 jobs.

Officials said the company had only recently held talks about relocating from its Birmingham plant to another site in the area.

Unite regional officer Andy Taylor said: “We are shocked and dismayed at the announcement made today of the closure of Dunlop Motorsports with the loss of 241 jobs.

“Just four days ago they committed, at a meeting convened by Business Secretary Vince Cable with the support of Birmingham City Council, to seriously investigate the possibility of relocation in the Birmingham area.

“Unite will not accept the company walking away from its commitments or its obligations to fully consult the workforce on this decision and will be looking to challenge and change the decision.”

Source: ITV
Published: 03 Feb 2014