BAE Systems

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
United Kingdom
Region
North West (England); Lancashire;
Location of affected unit(s)
Warton, Samlesbury
Sector
Manufacturing
(24 - 25) Manufacture of metals
25.3 - Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
25.3 - Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
1,000 - 1,001 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
9 April 2004
Employment effect (start)
9 April 2004
Foreseen end date
9 April 2006

Description

BAE Systems said yesterday it is to cut 1,000 jobs at two Lancashire factories during the next two years. The decision to axe 1,000 jobs at Warton and Samlesbury, some 10% of the workforce, was described as devastating and prompted calls for talks between unions, the government and the company to map out the future.

Sources

  • 9 May 2004: The Guardian

Citation

Eurofound (2004), BAE Systems, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 60297, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/60297.