UK: Glass Company Closure Is 'Tragic'

Date: 10 March 2007
Source: Bbc.co.uk

Date: 10 March 2007

BBC reported that union officials say the announcement that St Helens Glass has gone into liquidation, leaving hundreds of workers jobless, is tragic.  Rumours of the announcement were circulated before staff were given official confirmation at meeting.

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The GMB union said it will have a detrimental effect not only on the employees, but on the whole area.



The company were still unavailable for comment but are expected to release further details later.



Trading Standards officials in St Helens revealed that they have been investigating the firm for almost four years.



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