Unite reaction to Friends Provident job losses
13 November 2008
Sarah Carpenter, Unite officer said: "Unite is deeply
disappointed that there will be around 280 job losses at Friends
Provident in Manchester. The closure of the main building in the
city centre is a heavy blow to staff.
"Unite is angered that there has been a total failure by Friends
Provident to involve staff representatives in this review, despite
being the recognised union. We have demanded an urgent meeting with
management on this issue.
"Our priority is now to support the workforce and ensure there
are no compulsory redundancies as a result of this site closure.
Unite will be calling on Friends Provident to ensure there is
suitable redeployment for all those employees who want it. The
union will be holding a members meeting in Manchester today."
For more information contact: Saba Mozakka, Unite Press Office
on: 020 7420 8916 or 07768 693 953.
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