McVities

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland; West Central Scotland; Glasgow City
Location of affected unit(s)
Glasgow
Sector
Manufacturing
(10 - 11) Manufacture of food and beverage
10.7 - Manufacture of bakery and farinaceous products
10.72 - Manufacture of rusks, biscuits, preserved pastries and cakes
166 - 202 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
36 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
28 November 2014
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

Job losses have been announced at United Biscuits' McVities factory in Glasgow. 202 jobs are under threat, though 36 new posts will be created, resulting in a net loss of 166 jobs. The company statement attributed the job cuts to the need to ensure a more efficient and competitive workplace. The company's proposals are now being considered by local government, employees and their representatives. It is not yet known when the redundancies will take effect, though the GMB union has critcised the timing of the announcement, with it coming in the lead up to Christmas.

Sources

  • 28 November 2014: BBC Website

Citation

Eurofound (2014), McVities, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 77970, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/77970.