 Yard managers have only now got detailed figures about possible cuts |
One of Devon's biggest commercial employers has warned it may have to cut up to 900 jobs by 2008. DML, which runs Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth, says it may be forced to shed the staff over the next two years unless it finds more work.
Workers have been told a reduction in submarine work and bleak projections about other contracts may mean staff being cut from 4,700 to 3,800.
DML outlined its concerns at a series of staff presentations.
Over the past year, the company has been warning that it is worried about its future workload, but now is the first time managers have given detailed figures.
DML said of the presentations: "Two major topics discussed were the UK's excess capacity for surface ship maintenance work and the reduction in Devonport's nuclear submarine refitting load that occurs in three years time.
"Because of the reduced submarine workload and unless there is a major step change upwards in its forward projections, the company's current view is that from 2008 it expects to require a permanent workforce of 3,800 compared to the current level of 4,700."
One-Minute World News 
News services
E-mail this to a friend 
Printable version 
