General Smuts Posted 8 January 2009 Posted 8 January 2009 Job Cuts Nissan plant to shed 1,200 jobs Car manufacturer Nissan has announced it is to axe about a quarter of the workforce at its Sunderland plant. The company, which sent workers at the site home early before Christmas to cope with the economic downturn, said it will cut 1,200 jobs. The plant opened in 1986 and is a major employer in the city with about 4,900 workers. The Unite union described the announcement as "devastating news for workers and their families". Those to lose their jobs include 400 staff on temporary contracts. Derek Simpson, joint general secretary of the Unite union, said: "Today's announcement shows just how serious Britain's economic difficulties are. Some 800 jobs were created at the plant just one year ago "Unite will be doing everything possible to minimise compulsory redundancies and it is absolutely crucial that these workers' skills are not lost." Nissan sold 66,336 new cars in the UK in 2008 - only 0.14% fewer than in 2007. However, its sales for December 2008 fell 26.68% compared with the same month in 2007. This compared with a average decline across the industry of 21.2%. A spokesman for the company said: "Nissan has notified the Local Works Council and the Unite union of its intention to reduce overall production headcount by around 1,200. "The statutory consultation period will determine how best to adjust permanent headcount, but it is hoped that this can be managed on a voluntary basis." 'Tough times' Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said everything would be done to help the Wearside workforce. "I appreciate that this will be a tough time for workers. "Together with One NorthEast, we will help any employee find alternative opportunities as quickly as possible. "We will also be working with Nissan to secure new investment for Sunderland and to make sure that the UK is best placed for the upturn and re-creation of jobs as the economy improves." A year ago 800 jobs at the Sunderland plant were created in response to demand for its new Qashqai model. But in December, the firm halted manufacturing of two of its models and sent production staff home on full pay. The job cuts announced on Thursday were made at the same time Nissan in Japan unveiled a new £107,000 luxury sports car, which it said was a bargain compared with European rivals. Production Stoppages In December This causing a fook load of problems for me as a large part of my job is dealing with production.
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 8 January 2009 Posted 8 January 2009 They would never think of sacking the Smut man
General Smuts Posted 8 January 2009 Author Posted 8 January 2009 They would never think of sacking the Smut man Damn skippy. i blame the micra! fooking bastard!
Thracian Posted 8 January 2009 Posted 8 January 2009 Job CutsNissan plant to shed 1,200 jobs Production Stoppages In December This causing a fook load of problems for me as a large part of my job is dealing with production. If Lord Meddlesome really wanted to help workforces in this country he'd feck off. He and Keith Vaz should buy a boat between them. They probably deserve one another from what I've read over the years.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 9 January 2009 Posted 9 January 2009 Where is the Nissan Plant Shed? Must be a big shed if they're gonna employ 1200 people!
Rodderz Posted 9 January 2009 Posted 9 January 2009 Where is the Nissan Plant Shed?Must be a big shed if they're gonna employ 1200 people! Sunderlands B&Q
Cobbo Posted 9 January 2009 Posted 9 January 2009 I think I did about 874 projects on that plant for GCSE & A level Geography. It was much fun.
BoneDog Posted 9 January 2009 Posted 9 January 2009 I love Nissans (not in an eiffel tower way). I passed me test in a Nissan Sunny 1.6i it was bostin.
Daggers Posted 10 January 2009 Posted 10 January 2009 In all fairness, I wasn't worried anyway. How come I never saw that L444RY quote before I just saw it in your sig? Outstanding!
General Smuts Posted 11 January 2009 Author Posted 11 January 2009 U love me We go together like vaseline and Tabou.
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 We go together like vaseline and Tabou. Extrodanry
Alexikokopops Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 It's no wonder Nissan are shedding jobs if they're employing people without a basic grasp of the apostrophe Anyway, I missed my train on Saturday because a stupid Nissan Sunny wouldn't start
BoneDog Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 It's no wonder Nissan are shedding jobs if they're employing people without a basic grasp of the apostrophe Anyway, I missed my train on Saturday because a stupid Nissan Sunny wouldn't start I bet it weren't a Nissan Suny 1.6i
lookwhaticando Posted 12 January 2009 Posted 12 January 2009 How come I never saw that L444RY quote before I just saw it in your sig?Outstanding! It's in the jokes thread, after l444ry's joke about De Menezes.
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