Tata Steel is expected to proceed with the closure of both blast furnaces at Port Talbot by September, according to union sources. This decision follows the rejection of a union-backed plan aimed at saving jobs and keeping the furnaces operational. The closure, triggering thousands of job losses, is part of a government-supported initiative, despite alternative proposals being available. Labour representatives have criticized the move, urging Tata not to make irreversible decisions and warning it will have detrimental effects on the local community. The alternative plan, known as the Multi-Union Plan, was described as a detailed and robust proposal for the future of the steelworks.
Tata Steel rejects union plan to save jobs and keep Port Talbot furnace open https://t.co/TKoKh6cdaD
Unions prepare to fight as Tata drops Port Talbot bombshell https://t.co/jzdqQPThKg
This reckless Tata-Tory bad deal for steel will devastate our local community by exporting well-paid jobs from Port Talbot to India. The alternative Multi-Union Plan - supported by Labour - is a detailed, serious, robust and compelling proposal for the future of our steelworks. https://t.co/sXubpeuxN2
Plan trying to save jobs at Port Talbot steel plant rejected by Tata https://t.co/j01T4NUkzl
Devastating news that Tata Steel are pressing ahead with the Government’s plans to close both blast furnaces in Port Talbot triggering thousands of job losses. With other options on the table, and with an uncertain future, Labour urges Tata not make any irreversible decisions.
Unions have warned of a bitter fight ahead, saying their plans to avert thousands of job losses at Tata Steel in south Wales have ben rejected by the company ⬇️ Read more https://t.co/QMQ8jibzk0
Tata Steel is expected to end its consultation and press ahead with plans to close both Port Talbot blast furnaces by September, union sources have said https://t.co/QtoJUjHKN1
Tata will meet unions in London on Thursday where it is expected to formally conclude the consultation on its restructuring https://t.co/2FVbdXprer
Tata Steel is expected to go ahead with plans to close both Port Talbot blast furnaces later this year https://t.co/Yn8gdnM3tv
Tata Steel is expected to end its consultation and press ahead with plans to close both Port Talbot blast furnaces by September https://t.co/Jpg8l28Fo5
The current plan put forward by @TataSteelUK is reckless. We've got a better Multi-Union plan that's backed by the experts, and Tata need to back it to. It's not too late for Tata to make the right choice for our industry and our members. Read our full statement below 👇…