Argos Heywood depot closure: Everything we know so far with 350 jobs in Greater Manchester under threat
More than 350 jobs could go after plans to close an Argos depot in Heywood were announced in what has been described as a 'major blow for the area.'
Sainsbury's declined to specify exactly how many jobs are affected at the Heywood site. However, officials at the trade union Unite said around 750 jobs were under threat as a result of the two warehouse closures, around 350 of which are at Heywood. It's understood a meeting was held with staff earlier today .
"Unite will be fighting to preserve every job and will put forward an alternative business case to the company to preserve employment at these two sites. "If the closure is unavoidable, then we will engage with other local businesses to secure alternative employment opportunities for as many people as possible."
Whilst North Heywood ward councillor Liam O'Rourke said: "It will be a massive blow for the area. This is a major employer in Heywood. 350 jobs is a large number. Especially whilst we're in a cost-of-living crisis. Alongside the merging of the five depots, the firm said they would spend around £90m to further 'automate' their depot in Daventry, Northamptonshire. No jobs there are currently at risk.
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