Job cuts planned at CCE

Almost 300 jobs are at risk at Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) after the soft drink filler announced it would end direct deliveries to restaurants.

British trade union Unite described the move, which will affect sites in Bristol, East Kilbride, north London, Northampton, Sidcup and Wakefield, as “devastating”. The proposed job losses effect 288 people, 160 of who are drivers and warehouse workers.

Jennie Formby, Unite national officer for food and drink, said, “This news will be a devastating blow for our members and their families, especially in the current economic climate of austerity, welfare cuts and now rising unemployment. It is too early to make a detailed analysis of the announcement.

“However, our immediate priority must be to get full details of the reasoning behind this decision and to examine what alternatives there could be for our members. CCE is a highly profitable and successful global company and we will be doing everything in our power to protect jobs.”

A statement from CCE said, “We have now started a full consultation on these proposals with our employee representative bodies and the Unite trade union.

“We do not make these proposals lightly and we will be looking to minimise redundancies and offer support to help colleagues through this process.”

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