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01/04/2005
M&S to axe 108 jobs in Claudy
Marks & Spencer has announced it is to axe more than 100 jobs at its buying facility in Co Londonderry.
A spokesperson for the company said that the decision was a result of the Claudy operation being “no longer viable” because all garments in future will be bought through a central department in London.
In all 108 jobs will go when the facility finally closes in December.
Commenting on the news, Derry Mayor Gearóid Ó'hÉara said he would be asking the Council to speak with the relevant organisations, including Marks & Spencer's, DEL, Invest NI, the trade unions and our local enterprise agency, to support those workforce and to help find alternative employment within the area.
"I would like to express my deep disappointment that this proposed decision will lead to a reduction of Marks & Spencer's investment in North West,” he added.
SDLP leader Marke Durkan said the people who work in it need practical and immediate support and the news was devastating for workers and families.
“I extend my solidarity to the workers that will lose their jobs and call on Marks & Spencer to immediately enter into negotiations with the union representatives to draw up a generous financial package and restraining program to assist those effected by this decision.”
Marks & Spencer currently employs 1,620 people in Northern Ireland.
(MB/SP)
A spokesperson for the company said that the decision was a result of the Claudy operation being “no longer viable” because all garments in future will be bought through a central department in London.
In all 108 jobs will go when the facility finally closes in December.
Commenting on the news, Derry Mayor Gearóid Ó'hÉara said he would be asking the Council to speak with the relevant organisations, including Marks & Spencer's, DEL, Invest NI, the trade unions and our local enterprise agency, to support those workforce and to help find alternative employment within the area.
"I would like to express my deep disappointment that this proposed decision will lead to a reduction of Marks & Spencer's investment in North West,” he added.
SDLP leader Marke Durkan said the people who work in it need practical and immediate support and the news was devastating for workers and families.
“I extend my solidarity to the workers that will lose their jobs and call on Marks & Spencer to immediately enter into negotiations with the union representatives to draw up a generous financial package and restraining program to assist those effected by this decision.”
Marks & Spencer currently employs 1,620 people in Northern Ireland.
(MB/SP)
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