US EditionAlexander Dennis Redundancy Consultation Extended
SCOTLAND, JUL 2 – The extension aims to explore options to save 400 jobs amid factory closures due to low orders for double-decker buses, with government talks ongoing to support the workforce.
- Alexander Dennis has extended the redundancy consultation period for its Scottish workers by two weeks, now ending on August 15, 2025, involving 400 jobs at risk.
- The company has put about 400 jobs at its Falkirk and Larbert factories at risk while planning to move operations to Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
- Paul Davies, the managing director, indicated that consistent orders of 70-100 buses are needed by year-end for the business to stabilize.
- Shona Robison, the Finance Secretary, stated that the Scottish Government is working diligently to support the affected workers and explore options for a furlough scheme to avoid compulsory redundancies.
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