Unite the union has slammed Coca-Cola Enterprises’ (CCE’s) plan to cut nearly 300 jobs as “a devastating blow”.
Unite has called Coca-Cola Enterprises' plan to cut nearly 300 jobs 'a devastating blow'
The union said CEE planned to close its direct store delivery operation resulting in 288 redundancies. Of the total, 160 are Unite drivers and warehouse workers.
The affected sites include Bristol, East Kilbride, North London, Northampton, Sidcup and Wakefield.
‘Rising unemployment’
Jennie Formby, Unite national officer for food and drink, said: “This news will be a devastating blow for our members and their families, especially in the current economic climate of austerity, welfare cuts and now rising unemployment.
“It is too early to make a detailed analysis of the announcement. However, our immediate priority must be to get full details of the reasoning behind this decision and to examine what alternatives there could be for our members.”
Formby added that CCE was a highly profitable and successful global company and pledged that the union would do everything in its power to protect jobs.
