Last ditch attempt to save jobs at Federal Mogul
Date published: 28 February 2006
Federal Mogul
Paul continued, "However, having met the company I don't hold out much hope - after my meeting with the management they said they were going back to meet staff and the unions. I'm told the problem is a global one where the company has eight sites manufacturing the same product, there is simply too much spare capacity and because the Spodden Valley site has already been sold it's one of the easiest to shut."
Paul said, "The priority now must be the staff; I have offered to ensure that they are given as much help and support as possible to find alternative employment. I have also requested that the company assist in that process. Given that over the next eight months the workforce in Rochdale are effectively doing themselves out of a job by training their compatriots in South Africa, where the company is being relocated. This is a sad end to what has been a very proud manufacturing tradition in Rochdale. I'll continue to work and support the workforce in any way I can."
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