2 Sisters to close its Anglesey factory this month
The 2 Sisters Food Group will close its poultry processing plant in Llangefni on Friday, March 31.
As of April 1, it is estimated that only some 20-25 of the current 730 strong workforce will be employed on-site.
A joint statement from the 2 Sisters Food Group and Unite said: “Yesterday (March 8) was the final formal consultation meeting between 2 Sisters Leadership and Unite and our employee representatives. The business confirmed that to date there have been no viable alternatives to closure identified, including funding support from Government.
“Whilst the 45 day consultation period ends on Sunday, March 12, both parties have agreed that consultation has been exhausted and unless there is a change to the current situation, the likelihood is that the site will announce on Monday 13 that the status will change from a proposal to cease operations to an intention to close the factory.
“It has been agreed that it is in the best interest of all colleagues for the winding down period to be as short as operationally possible, the intention is for the last date of production to be the March 31.
“Production volumes will be significantly reduced during this time period in order to maximise the available time for colleagues to attend support events which will continue throughout. Final one-to-one consultations will be carried out in the next couple of weeks.
“We realise that this has been a distressing and unsettling time for all colleagues and would like to commend everyone on site for their professionalism during this difficult period.”
By Suzanne Kendrick / North Wales Chronicle
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