Unite stands up to Cambridge University Press with
rally at Guildhall
9th February
2009
Unite, the UK’s biggest print and publishing
union is mounting a vigorous campaign to resist over 150
redundancies announced by Cambridge University Press.
A mass rally is being held on Saturday
14th February commencing at 12 noon, including guest
speakers, supporters and Unite members.
The axing of 133 jobs in Cambridge Printing
Services could spell the end of over 425 years of printing at the
site. Unite members have pledged to fight the job losses in both
printing and publishing sections with consultations imminent.
Unite regional officer, Steve Ireland, said:
“Many Cambridge families could have their lives devastated by this
decision. We shall be doing everything we can to avoid these job
losses.
“The 14th February rally is a vital
step to show the Cambridge University Press our intentions.
“It now looks like there will be further
publishing job losses proposed in Education and Cambridge-Hitachi.
Unite believes this will mean more misery and unnecessary
redundancies."
Consultation and negotiating meetings with the
management are now in process in an effort to stop the print
management and the University from closing the site.
ENDS
For further information contact Ann Field,
Unite national officer on 078310676587 or Steve Ireland, Unite
regional officer on 07798754066
Notes
A mass rally will be held on Saturday 14th
February, 12 noon at the Guildhall. Cambridge will be addressed by
guest speakers and supporters.
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