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Job losses feared at motor plant | Job losses feared at motor plant |
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There are fears that a County Londonderry motor parts company is to close its Campsie plant with the loss of more than 100 jobs. | |
An extraordinary general meeting of Calcast's board of directors is planned for next week. | |
Philip Oakes, from the Unite trade union, said no official decision had been made. | |
A Calcast spokesman said they were contacting employees to inform them about the factory's future. | |
Foyle MP Mark Durkan said he feared the worst. | Foyle MP Mark Durkan said he feared the worst. |
"Unfortunately we know from past experience when you're told that a meeting is going to take place, often in effect the decision has already been taken," he said. | "Unfortunately we know from past experience when you're told that a meeting is going to take place, often in effect the decision has already been taken," he said. |
"What we need to do is see is there any way of influencing the company to take a different decision. | "What we need to do is see is there any way of influencing the company to take a different decision. |
"Can they create different conditions for this plant, maybe by placing work for other parts for different vehicles into this plant?" | "Can they create different conditions for this plant, maybe by placing work for other parts for different vehicles into this plant?" |
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