2 Sisters poultry plant to close, retaining jobs a union priority

The news that the UK food company, 2 Sisters, is to close its Smethwick poultry plant in the West Midlands has been devastating for the 630 workers and their families.
The workers’ union Unite is offering practical support by immediately entering into negotiations with the company to save as many jobs as possible through exploring redeployment options.
Unite the union is discussing options for placing as many workers as possible into permanent jobs at the other West Midlands locations of 2 Sisters.