The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing Manufacture Of Food And Beverage Manufacture Of Food Products 10.72 - Manufacture of rusks and biscuits; manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes
166 - 202 jobs Number of planned job losses
36 jobs Number of planned job creations
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://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/77970.
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