Jobs saved at construction equipment manufacturer after workers agree to changes in working patterns

Up to 100 shop floor jobs have been saved at a well-known construction equipment manufacturer after employees agreed to a cost-cutting plan that involves them working shorter hours, a recent news report has been able to reveal.

Digging equipment manufacturers JCV announced plans to cut 290 jobs earlier this month due to slowdown in global markets. However, following consultations between JCB and the GMB union, the number of planned redundancies was reduced to 235, with members also agreeing to work shorter hours (reduced from 39 to 34) for the next three months until the end of February.

Graeme Macdonald, JCB Chief Executive, added: “JCB and the GMB were determined to do everything possible to avoid compulsory redundancies through a combination of voluntary redundancies, early retirements and flexible working. It highlights a great team spirit at JCB and also means we can retain some vitally important skills.”

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