Monday, July 13, 2009
'More job cuts' at Aston Martin
Up to 95 Aston Martin workers are to lose their jobs, a union has said.
The Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) said the 1,200 workers at the plant, in Gaydon in Warwickshire, were told about the cuts on Monday.
The company, which saw a 28% drop in sales during 2008, has not confirmed the redundancies.
In January David Richards, the firm's owner, said he did not expect more job cuts after axing 600 staff - a third of the workforce - in December 2008.
Des Quinn, TGWU regional organiser, said he was concerned at the number of cuts but discussions with management were on-going.
Production line staff were put on a three-day week in January.
In March the firm unveiled its new £1m limited edition sports car - The One-77 - at the Geneva Motor Show.
DATED: 13.07.09
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