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| Nissan plant to shed 1,200 jobs |
Nissan plant to shed 1,200 jobs |
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Car manufacturer Sunderland-based Nissan has announced it is to axe around a quarter of its workforce. | Car manufacturer Nissan has announced it is to axe about a quarter of the workforce at its Sunderland plant. |
| The company, which sent workers home early before Christmas to cope with the economic downturn, said it will cut 1,200 jobs. | The company, which sent workers home early before Christmas to cope with the economic downturn, said it will cut 1,200 jobs. |
The plant, which opened in 1986, employs around 4,900 workers. | The plant, which opened in 1986, employs about 4,900 workers. |
The firm halted production of two of its models at its Sunderland site in December when its production staff were sent home on full pay. | The firm halted production of two of its models at the Sunderland site in December when its production staff were sent home on full pay. |
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| Those to lose their jobs include 400 staff on temporary contracts. | Those to lose their jobs include 400 staff on temporary contracts. |
| Derek Simpson, joint general secretary of the Unite union, said: "This is devastating news for the workers and their families. |
| "Today's announcement shows just how serious Britain's economic difficulties are. |
| "Unite will be doing everything possible to minimise compulsory redundancies and it is absolutely crucial that these workers' skills are not lost." |
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