British Steel has terminated its consultation on potential redundancies affecting up to 2,700 jobs after the UK government intervened, taking control of the company earlier this month. This action comes after plans to close the Scunthorpe blast furnaces raised fears of job losses. The government’s decisive measures ensure continuous operation at the facility, bringing relief to workers and their families. Both company leaders and union representatives view this step as crucial for maintaining the steel industry in Britain, with calls for further nationalization measures to protect jobs long term.
This has been a difficult and worrying time for British Steel staff and their families. I can, however, confirm that we are closing the redundancy consultation without action.
The action this government took on April 12, and the measures we've taken since, matter greatly for this country, and are of huge importance to thousands of steelworkers and their families.
Unite are pleased that British Steel have come to their senses and realised that job losses are not the way to ensure Britain remains an industrial power.
This should be just the first step to begin the process of nationalisation. The government now needs to implement a wholesale strategy to protect the industry.
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