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Hewlett Packard jobs under threat Hewlett Packard to cut 840 jobs
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Hundreds of jobs could be cut at the Hewlett Packard plant in Erskine near Glasgow, it is feared. A total of 843 manufacturing jobs are to be cut at the Hewlett Packard plant in Erskine near Glasgow.
It has been reported that as many as 850 manufacturing jobs could go as the company transfers work to the Czech Republic next year. The company is to close its manufacturing operations in Scotland and Germany and transfer the work to the Czech Republic.
About 1,300 people are employed by the electronics firm in Erskine. About 1,300 people are employed by the electronics firm in Erskine and it is understood 500 will remain at the site.
A company spokesman said she could not confirm the reports but said discussions would take place with staff at a meeting on Thursday afternoon. Speaking at First Minister's Questions, Alex Salmond said everything would be done to assist those made redundant.
Mr Salmond was speaking in response to a question from the local MSP, Trish Godman, who said she had been informed of the job cuts.
It is disgusting. These workers are being tossed aside after helping to make vast profits for Hewlett Jim SheridanLocal MP
Ms Godman told MSPs that Hewlett Packard had made significant profits last year.
She said this was due in part to the "hard work of the men and women in my constituency".
A statement from the company said: "HP regularly reviews its businesses and markets to ensure they continue to offer the best possible value to our customers."A statement from the company said: "HP regularly reviews its businesses and markets to ensure they continue to offer the best possible value to our customers."
Local MP Jim Sheridan said he had spoken to the company and that it had not denied that a significant number of job cuts would be announced. Local MP Jim Sheridan reacted angrily to the news and accused the firm of abandoning the workforce.
'Tossed aside'
Mr Sheridan said the company had made large profits in the past year and accused the firm of abandoning the workforce.
He said: "It is disgusting. These workers are being tossed aside after helping to make vast profits for Hewlett."He said: "It is disgusting. These workers are being tossed aside after helping to make vast profits for Hewlett."
The Erskine plant was opened in 1987 by Compaq and was taken over by Hewlett Packard in 2002. At one stage 2,500 people were employed on the site.The Erskine plant was opened in 1987 by Compaq and was taken over by Hewlett Packard in 2002. At one stage 2,500 people were employed on the site.
Most of the workers still at the Erskine plant are agency staff, employed by outside organisations such as Manpower.Most of the workers still at the Erskine plant are agency staff, employed by outside organisations such as Manpower.
In January, the company said it was cutting its night shift with the loss of 153 jobs.In January, the company said it was cutting its night shift with the loss of 153 jobs.