Joanne McGuinness – Usdaw National Officer says: “Following a full review of their fruit packing manufacturing facilities, Morrisons has proposed the closure of their Cutler Heights site, with the work to be done from existing Wakefield and Northamptonshire facilities. This is obviously devastating news for the staff impacted by today’s company announcement.
 
“We will now enter into consultation talks with the company, starting this week, where will interrogate the business case for their proposal. Our priorities are to keep as many staff employed by Morrisons as possible and to get the best deal for our members. In the meantime we are providing Usdaw members with the support, advice and representation they need at this difficult time.”
 
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