GMB says average journey times to work have slowed down over the last five years. The union's study is based on the latest official statistics and shows that the average commute from home to work increased from 27 to 29 minutes between 2011 and 2016. For the UK’s 16 million drivers, this equated to up to 14 extra hours behind the wheel last year, or 230 million hours shared between all … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 July
Škoda is upgrading the smallest member of its model range. The Škoda Citigo is being relaunched with three or five doors and many new design, technology and equipment features from £8,635 to £11,590. The EC is attempting to block further scrutiny of environmental issues, say clean air campaigners. The European Environmental Bureau say it is a shameless attempt by the EC to avoid public … [Read more...]
Unions pledge to fight for Ford workers in Wales
Unite and GMB unions this afternoon pledged to fight for the future of workers at Ford Bridgend Engine Plant after the company confirmed it is likely to have to scale back production from 2020. About 1,100 jobs could go when Jaguar Land Rover V8 and V6 engines production ends this decade and the incoming Ford Dragon engine line is introduced but at lower numbers than the present four-cylinder … [Read more...]
Union talks over future of Ford plant
Ford Bridgend Engine Plant workers are today in a series of meetings with the leader of their Unite Union, Len McCluskey, over the future of the plant. He is meeting workers on the three shifts to discuss the reduction in engine manufacturing after Ford confirmed the current workforce was sustainable only until 2020, when a contract with JLR for V6 and V8 engines is due to end. It currently … [Read more...]