Elliott meets with TGWU Union over Moy Park Jobs
Ulster Unionist assemblyman, Tom Elliott MLA, has met with representatives from the Transport and General Workers’ Union (TGWU) to discuss the recent announcement concerning the possible closure of Moy Park’s Lisnaskea plant. Ferne Foods, employs some 180 people in the Fermanagh town, an area which has witnessed the closure of several other major employers in recent years.
After the meeting the Fermanagh and South Tyrone assemblyman said:
“As the closure of this facility has yet to be formally announced by Moy Park, it is essential that all the issues are addressed in this period of consultation.
“The union is concerned at the way this has been handled and are justifiably worried for their members’ livelihoods, this has the potential to devastate the economy of the Lisnaskea area if these jobs are lost.
“There is also a feeling that this profitable arm of the business is being unfairly penalised to the detriment of an entire area of the Province, a region where jobs are difficult to come by.
In conclusion Tom added: “During the meeting we discussed a strategy to help resolve the issue for the many employees and their families, and I am fully prepared to meet all stakeholders on this matter in the weeks ahead. Indeed I have arranged a meting with Moy Park management, which is planned to take place this Friday.”