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Almost 100 Redruth factory workers to lose jobs
Spiralling costs have forced almost 100 job losses at a Redruth meat factory.
Tulip Ltd (formerly Roach Foods) announced yesterday that it intended to reduce the number of employees at its Redruth site, resulting in the potential loss of around 98 meat processors and packers.
Drew Weir, operations director for Cornwall, highlighted ever-increasing costs in an industry that was over-capacity as the reason for the job losses.
Mr Weir said: "Obviously we are very disappointed that we have not been able to secure all of the positions at our Redruth site. However as you are no doubt aware the meat industry is currently over capacity. This, combined with spiralling raw material and processing costs, means that our Redruth operation must ensure that it is the lowest cost producer and that we can operate competitively in what is a very challenging trading environment.
"I can assure you that the proposed redundancies are in no way a reflection on the quality or dedication of our workforce."
Management will now enter into consultation with all employees, and their representatives, about the proposed redundancies.
Julia Goldsworthy, MP for Camborne and Falmouth, today spoke of her sadness at the news.
Ms Goldsworthy said: "News of proposed job cuts at Tulip is very sad indeed. It will be a massive blow to many of those personally affected by the 98 job cuts, but is also potentially a worrying indication of the state of the wider economy.
"Tulip need to ensure that there is proper consultation with staff on the terms that are agreed, and should ensure that as much support as possible is provided to help affected individuals find alternative employment.
"I will do whatever I can to ensure adequate support is provided -both by employer agencies and by government agencies, both of which have an important role to play."
11:35am Thursday 1st May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Joe Currah, newcastle on 10:15am Mon 5 May 08
most Probably copied from other newspapers,
most Probably copied from other newspapers,
Posted by: stemufc, camborne on 11:28am Thu 8 May 08
i think it is terrible and i agree with alot of people that the poles should be the first out
i think it is terrible and i agree with alot of people that the poles should be the first out
Posted by: joe, camborne on 11:41am Thu 8 May 08
it saddens me to hear that tulip will be laying off so much of their workforce, i think the first people to go should be the polish! they have every intntion to go back to their own country at some time later this year so why not give them a little kick to help them on their way. why not they have been a menace to society since they first arrived,their is evidence of this every week in the local papers of them drink driving,no insurance and fighting.i think we should be looking after their own who have mortgages,where as the poles rent and could just go at anytime,yes get rid of the bad eggs first i agree cause their are some lazy english who need a good kick up the backside,but then it should be the poles.i am sorry if this post offends anyone or thinks that i am being facist but i am looking out for my fellow cornish people who have kids end houses to pay for thats all.
it saddens me to hear that tulip will be laying off so much of their workforce, i think the first people to go should be the polish! they have every intntion to go back to their own country at some time later this year so why not give them a little kick to help them on their way. why not they have been a menace to society since they first arrived,their is evidence of this every week in the local papers of them drink driving,no insurance and fighting.i think we should be looking after their own who have mortgages,where as the poles rent and could just go at anytime,yes get rid of the bad eggs first i agree cause their are some lazy english who need a good kick up the backside,but then it should be the poles.i am sorry if this post offends anyone or thinks that i am being facist but i am looking out for my fellow cornish people who have kids end houses to pay for thats all.
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