The UK’s first national steel strike in 30 years could happen this month after Unite schedules Tata Steel action for June 22 June 8, 2015 The UK is facing its first national steel strike for 30 years, after union members voted for action against Tata Steel. Unite the union announced today the strike – agreed last week – would go ahead on June 22. It is part of an ongoing dispute over pensions, with the manufacturer telling workers [...]
Tata steelworks cuts 400 jobs due to “uncompetitive” energy costs July 1, 2014 The Tata steelworks in Port Talbot is set to shed 400 jobs, with chief executive Karl Koehler saying the moves were necessary for the company to remain competitive. High business rates and rising energy costs were cited as reasons for the job losses. "Steel demand and prices are likely to be under pressure for some [...]