Corus: More contractors' jobs go
ENERGY savings said to run into millions of pounds have already been made by thousands of steelworkers in Scunthorpe but more contractors jobs are going.
Around 20 contractors employed by the Brigg-based firm of Apollo 200 Recruitment have been given the axe.
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The slag ladle at one of the main entrances to the works.
Keith Norris, Apollo's managing director, said: "It is unfortunate, particularly at this time of the year, but the matter was out of our hands. We are trying to find the men affected alternative jobs as they are proven committed workers."
Works spokesman Rob Simpson said the amount of overtime working and extended holidays at Christmas for the 4,500 permanent labourers was still under review as part of the cost-cutting.
But he revealed there had been significant savings in electricity costs following an appeal to employees and contractors.
Mr Simpson estimated the savings to-date following a 60 per cent hike in electricity charges amounted to 15 per cent of the annual bill.
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by Easy going, Scunny
Wednesday, November 19 2008, 5:58PM
“I'm pleased i'm not in their position, i've got what you call a secure job, and don't think about trying to poach it from me when the redundences come!”
by Johnny Corus, Scunthorpe
Tuesday, November 18 2008, 8:28PM
“I agree with you on that one union, not a lot they can / would do anyway is there.. If theres no money in the pot then you cant force someone to pay wages and keep people on can you ?”
by union, scun
Tuesday, November 18 2008, 8:03PM
“johnny corus what do you mean leave it to the officials you don't mean the Community ( look after themselves) Union. If your waiting for them to help members forget it they will do what ever management want them to.”
by Johnny Corus., Scunthorpe
Tuesday, November 18 2008, 7:31PM
“Same comments nearly everytime the Telegraph gets the info from somewhere. Corus workers , we need to leave the comments to the officials and not get involved in the petty small minded comments by others who have obviously been jealous of our past security.. As a community we need to support each other and keep spirits up !!!”
by Contractor, Lincs
Tuesday, November 18 2008, 5:07PM
“Steelman Brigg contractors taken on after a year or so! what world do you live in we have got contractors working on plant doing production jobs for 3 years and Corus have not taken them on they will lose out and end up on the dole after all the effort they have put in for the company.”