Anger as United Biscuits Look to Outsource

LONDON - Unite, the UK’s largest union, reacted angrily today (Thursday) to the
growing threat to jobs at United Biscuits’ Liverpool site posed by a
restructuring programme which could see 125 jobs offshored to India.

The move has shocked workers because it is in stark contrast to the
record company profits announced last year which saw workers receive bonuses
and star awards for their achievements. Months later, they have been told
that their jobs may now be going to India this year.

Unite Regional officer, Debbie Brannan, said: “The decision by United
Biscuits to look into offshoring possibilities and visit these sites in India
comes at a bad time for all, but for our members at the Liverpool site this
is an especially worrying development.

“Our members’ hard work over the last year has seen the company announce
healthy profits and staff must be rewarded by the company.

“We will do everything we can to make sure these jobs are not offshored
to India. We will be seeking an urgent meeting with the company to discuss
their proposals.”

Source: Unite the Union

For further information contact Mark Di-Toro in the Unite press office on +44(0)207-420-8938 or +44(0)7918-640-579.