Monday 18th October 2010

Future Of Jaguar Land Rover's UK Plants Secure

Union and management strike pay deal that assures JLR's three UK factories are safe

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Jaguar Land Rover will keep both its Castle Bromwich and Solihull plants open after reaching an agreement over pay and conditions with trade union Unite.

JLR had originally revealed plans to close one of its two Midlands plants by 2014, but the company has now secured the future of 7000 jobs (2000 at Castle Bromwich and 5000 in Solihull) and hopes to create as much as 4500 new jobs over the next decade, as JLR expands its product range.

The new Range Rover Evoque is the first part of this range expansion and will create 1500 new jobs at the firm's plant in Halewood, Liverpool.

"This is a triumph for all concerned. We have ambitious plans for growth and the success of our products around the world and this agreement will allow us to accelerate and realise those plans," said JLR CEO, Dr Ralf Speth. "This is truly the beginning of a new era for Jaguar Land Rover," he added.

[Dr Derek Doctors]

So much for all the xenophobic rants I've heard about the Indian company taking all our jobs and moving them to India

[wab172uk]

This is good news for all concerned.

[stuart-b]

Excellent news. Perhaps the weaker pound and stronger Asian markets have played their part in this success.

[vintageracer01]

THIS IS VERY GOOD NEWS INDEED!

[Johnpidge]

This is good news

[Cabal722]

Yes, good news. Its just a shame that these workers will be on lower pay and poorer conditions. Having worked at a vehicle component manufacturer who had 3 different pay/condition contracts working together on the same line I have seen how it can split a factory and cause more trouble than its worth. That aside I welcome any investment in this country.

[marshallp]

good news.

[georgetuk]

Agreed. Good news.

[Frimley111R]

Cabal722 said:

Yes, good news. Its just a shame that these workers will be on lower pay and poorer conditions.

Better than not having a job at all. Cheer up man!

[Dr G]

Dr Derek Doctors said:

So much for all the xenophobic rants I've heard about the Indian company taking all our jobs and moving them to India

They must have seen the mess the Chinese made

[LewisR]

It has occured to me that JLR do not have an engine plant, so maybe one of these will be turned over to making engines instead of having to rely on Ford.

[Lucky Eddie]

I voted "yes" to the Edwards' plan for British Leyland. Since then I've been made redundant by Citroen, Peugeot, Fiat and Toyota so I wish them all the best of luck.

Tata!