Paper plant closure fears spark community protest
Summary
DS Smith, a paper packaging company, is considering closing its factory in Launceston, where 167 people work. Workers and local residents protested because they worry the closure would hurt the community and cause job losses.Key Facts
- DS Smith has employed workers in Launceston for nearly 60 years.
- The company is reviewing its UK packaging operations due to difficult market conditions.
- A consultation is ongoing between management, workers, and unions about the factory’s future.
- The proposed closure could lead to job losses for 167 employees.
- Local people, including families of workers, organized a protest to highlight the importance of the plant.
- DS Smith recently made 70 job cuts at another UK site in Louth.
- Several other DS Smith factories in the UK have closed after consultations last year.
- The company said it supports workers during the consultation but cannot give more details until it ends.
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