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GMB fears closure of Scunthorpe blast furnaces may be brought forward and urges consultation with employeesThousands of workers could be laid off before Christmas amid concerns that British Steel is preparing to bring forward plans to close its blast furnaces in Scunthorpe, according to a trade union.The furnaces could be closed before Christmas resulting in 2,500 job losses which could devastate the local community in North Lincolnshire, the GMB union said. However, the Chinese-owned company insisted that no decision has yet been made. Continue reading…
GMB fears closure of Scunthorpe blast furnaces may be brought forward and urges consultation with employees
Thousands of workers could be laid off before Christmas amid concerns that British Steel is preparing to bring forward plans to close its blast furnaces in Scunthorpe, according to a trade union.
The furnaces could be closed before Christmas resulting in 2,500 job losses which could devastate the local community in North Lincolnshire, the GMB union said. However, the Chinese-owned company insisted that no decision has yet been made.
