Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

It is a legal requirement and has been so for a very long time that companies have to help people in this way.

Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

Indeed, it's unfortunate though that legislation had to be introduced to force some employers to do the right thing.

Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

Her is a little something for you all to read CLICK ME

Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

... and if VM had deliberately *not* sent the email and the book to the staff facing redundancy, the CWU would have accused the company of treating them as if they were already gone, all their past work was unvalued, etc etc etc.

The tragedy here is in the loss of jobs, pure and simple.

Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

I found it amusing to be honest more than anything else.;)

Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

Well, as you're the 'victim' I guess how you take it is up to you. :)

As an observer, however, I just :rolleyes: at the CWU over what is basically a meaningless piece of opportunism. As VM is going to go ahead with the closure regardless of what any MP, councillor or union rep says, I assume the CWU is just desperate to make as much noise as possible so that afterwards they can claim 'we did our best'.

Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

It was a no win situation for VM as the union would have used ether option to have a go.

Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

Atlantic Pavilion isn't it, not Edward .. and Cardiff ? Swansea ..

Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

I was wondering who would be first to notice.:D

You win a prize.:D

Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

"The company has offered Albert Dock workers the opportunity to relocate to a site in Cardiff."

People in this thread have said that those who wish to relocate would have to apply for jobs in Cardiff, with no ring fencing/special consideration.

Which is correct :confused:

Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

No it is incorrect as the supposed jobs are through Manpower for Virgin Media Matrix Court Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9BB, I did post this information a page or so back.

Also remember this is only the company paying lip service as the jobs are for less money and very different hours so no comparison.

Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

Now why have you decided to bring this up today of all days ????

Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

I've done some agency work with Manpower a couple of years back ,one of the better agencies but still low paid

Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

It is unrealistic for anyone with a family and a mortgage to move to Swansea especially as the are many similar jobs to be had locally, anyone who does move will probably be lucky to last 6 months down there as the job is not guaranteed and it is subject to them settling in and having a good scorecard in order to be made permanent.

Re: Virgin Media Closing Albert Dock
 

What are you talking about?

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Thanks for the clarification.