Hundreds of temporary workers to move to permanent contracts thanks to GMB Union work
Hundreds of temporary workers to move to permanent contracts thanks to GMB Union work
Hundreds of workers at JCB on temporary contracts have been moved to full-time work thanks to a campaign by GMB Union representatives.
The 300 new jobs, spread across eight sites in the West Midlands, signal a remarkable turnaround for a workforce that was facing more than 900 permanent and 720 temporary job cuts at JCB at the start of the pandemic.
Stuart Harrison, GMB Regional Organiser said:
“Yet again our fantastic workplace reps have saved jobs and secured the future for their members.
“Union workers at JCB have defended themselves throughout the pandemic and as a result, not a single one has lost their job.
“We expect to win even more permanent contracts for our members by year’s end.”
