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We will do everything we can to save Alexander Dennis jobs, vows Swinney
- The First Minister John Swinney stated that the Scottish Government will do "everything we can" to support jobs at bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis.
- John Swinney expressed that he is "deeply concerned" about the situation and is focused on supporting manufacturing in Scotland.
- Mr. Swinney noted that state aid regulations from the UK-wide Subsidy Control Act limit direct procurement from a single supplier like Alexander Dennis.
- Scottish Secretary Ian Murray suggested a furlough scheme for impacted staff, which is currently being considered, according to Mr. Swinney.
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Government must retain and retrain Alexander Dennis workers
The Scottish and UK governments must take immediate actions to retain the highly skilled workforce from Alexander Dennis if their factories in Falkirk and Lambert close, the Scottish Greens have said. Writing to the Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, Mark Ruskell MSP said that the closure put 400 direct jobs at risk, and up to 1,600 more indirectly in the wider Falkirk and Grangemouth area. Speaking after sending the letter, Mr Ruskell said: “…
Nationalise to save Alexander Dennis buses » Scottish Socialist Party
The Scottish Socialist Party has called for Alexander Dennis to be brought into democratic public ownership, under workers’ control, to save jobs, protect a vital manufacturing asset, and facilitate a worker-led transition to green production. SSP National Trade Union Organiser Richie Venton wrote: “Hot on the heels of the devastating closure of Scotland’s one remaining oil refinery at Grangemouth, another bout of industrial vandalism has been a…
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