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Post by notanimby on Aug 15, 2014 11:31:38 GMT -1
The last commercial shipyard on the lower clyde has today went into receivership www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-28803561Seemingly being in the union is the only way to save shipyard jobs - perhaps the workers there don't realise that they are actually better off without jobs but still in teh fucking union........... I'm waiting on an update to whats what from one of my friends, who's the yard general manager - Bormes you've met him before up at Balmaha with me |
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Post by ozneil on Aug 15, 2014 21:23:20 GMT -1
Bugger !!!! Poor guys.
I was with a firm, Unison pty Ltd, that went bust its not a pleasant experience.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 2:30:20 GMT -1
Really bad, Nota. So sudden and such a shock to the workers who were laid off with no advance warning at all.
I heard via a couple of well-connected people earlier today that all the stops are being pulled out to try to find a solution to keep the yard and all its' people in work.
We should maybe also be asking why UK defence contracts (that we all pay for) are being subcontracted to the Far East.
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Post by notanimby on Aug 16, 2014 6:12:43 GMT -1
Really bad, Nota. So sudden and such a shock to the workers who were laid off with no advance warning at all. I heard via a couple of well-connected people earlier today that all the stops are being pulled out to try to find a solution to keep the yard and all its' people in work. We should maybe also be asking why UK defence contracts (that we all pay for) are being subcontracted to the Far East. I've had a few updates from my pal- as you say all stops are being pulled out, due to his senior position in the yard, my pal says the yard itself is a going concern, with plenty of sub-contractor work senior management were as shocked as everyone else to find out the receivers were in, they were under the impression from the owners that it was to be put up for sale Stuart MacMillan the local SNP MSP is a Port Glasgow boy - I've known him all his life - will be pulling the stops out too - he takes a keen interest as his dad and rellies worked there plus he plays the bagpipes at their launches, john Swinney is coming on Monday for talks It's not just the jobs at stake here, but the fact that there's no commercial yards on the Clyde whatsoever now - thats highly significant |
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Post by bormes on Aug 16, 2014 7:26:31 GMT -1
Very strange particularly at this time??
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 21:29:17 GMT -1
Yeah, it is, isn't it?
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Post by notanimby on Aug 16, 2014 22:06:53 GMT -1
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Post by notanimby on Aug 16, 2014 22:12:54 GMT -1
As an aside o.n the Fergusons story, they have a 21 year old lassie as an apprentice, my pal interviewed her a few years ago. She's the best apprentice they've had, articulate, intelligent, keen and very, very competent.
She turned up for the interview smartly dressed, and had done her homework on the yard and the jobs available. My pal said they were a wee bit dumbfounded, head and shoulders above every other applicant ( they had hundreds) ................
Poor lassie was in tears the other day, all her hard work ( being a lassie she had to strive harder than the guys obviously) hopes and dreams in the bin.............so sad.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 22:17:37 GMT -1
Yes, I saw her on the news. The girl came across really well, really articulate and ambitious but heart-broken. It made me angry and sad at the same time. Poor lass.
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Post by notanimby on Aug 18, 2014 12:23:42 GMT -1
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 19:12:20 GMT -1
You've mentioned these guys before, Nota!
You don't rate them, then?
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Post by bormes on Aug 18, 2014 20:57:24 GMT -1
Scum!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2014 17:25:29 GMT -1
Woah! Do tell!  |
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Post by bormes on Aug 19, 2014 18:23:44 GMT -1
Nota, pm rolo,
Just in case !!
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Post by notanimby on Aug 19, 2014 18:34:29 GMT -1
Nota, pm rolo, Just in case !! I done that last night............... |
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