GKN PROTECT JOBS AND NATIONAL SECURITY


GKN workers from across England braved snowstorms travelling to Parliament on February 28 to lobby MPs and demand the government stops Melrose’s debt-fuelled takeover bid of the British-based engineer.


Members believe a takeover by Melrose could lead to GKN being sold off piecemeal and jobs cut or shipped abroad. Unite are urging business secretary Greg Clark to use his powers to


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WHERE MIGRANT WORKERS FIND A VOICE


Unite’s migrant workers education programme (UMWEP) celebrated 10 years of helping migrant workers find a voice at a special event in London in December.


UMWEP has assisted workers from across the globe to integrate into UK society by a combination of ESOL (English as a second and foreign language) and other courses.


Unite director of education Jim Mowatt said, “Unite is proud to have been at the forefront of promoting a comprehensive educational programme that’s helped over 7,000 people from a wide range of countries to fulfil their potential as they embark on their new lives in Britain.”


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block Melrose’s bid in the public interest. “Technology and jobs risk being shipped abroad and because of GKN’s defence work our national security is at risk,” said Unite assistant general secretary Steve Turner.


“The government must use its power to block the bid to protect jobs, communities and our national security.”


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Mark Thomas


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