Diageo Announces Potential Job Cuts Across Scottish Distilleries
Hundreds of jobs are at risk across Diageo's distilleries in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, according to GMB Scotland. The union claims that 172 staff members have been put on notice for potential redundancy as part of a global restructuring plan by the spirits giant. Of these, up to 38 could lose their jobs following a four-week consultation process described by the union as inadequate and dismissive of employee concerns. Diageo has stated it is still in the early stages of its UK consultations regarding operational changes aimed at improving competitiveness for shareholders. The company plans to provide updates during its Capital Markets Day on 6 August, where full-year results will also be announced. GMB Scotland criticized Diageo's approach as a 'box-ticking exercise' and vowed to escalate concerns with local politicians over the impact of job losses in rural communities.
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