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1,400 workers at Bombardier in Derby could lose their jobs because the government is set to award a contract to build new trains to a rival company, meaning most of the work will be done in Germany.
The government claims to be committed to UK manufacturing but it has dealt a massive blow to Bombardier. The coalition has turned its back on the UK’s last train manufacturer, which now faces an uncertain future.
Unite believes the government has the power to reverse its misguided decision, and award Bombardier the contract to build the new carriages for the Thameslink project. That would be the right decision for the East Midlands, the right decision for UK manufacturing and the right decision for the economy.
Unite is calling on people to support the Unite campaign by signing this petition which calls on the government to reverse its decision, and support UK manufacturing by awarding Bombardier the contract to build the new carriages for the Thameslink project.
Help keep UK rail manufacturing on track and support skilled manufacturing jobs in Derby, sign the petition now.
Campaign news
Support the march and rally to save Bombardier - 20 July 2011
Keep the pressure on the government Bombardier workers urge - 13 July 2011
Unite continues fight for workers at Bombardier following meeting with Department of Transport - 13 July 2011
Unite reaction to YouGov survey on Bombardier - 12 July 2011
Unite leader pledges support for Bombardier as the union announces major rally in Derby - 11 July 2011
UK's last train manufacturer has reached crisis point - 5 July 2011
Unite urges government to act now to save UK's last train manufacturer - 1 July 2011
Government's decision to exclude Bombardier from train contract is a disgrace - 16 June 2011
