Tata Steel UK employees in south Wales are set to commence an indefinite strike starting July 8 in response to the company’s plans to slash jobs and close operations, announced trade union Unite on Friday. The strike, involving around 1,500 workers at Port Talbot and Llanwern, marks the first such action in over 40 years in the UK steel industry. Tata’s decision to close coke ovens and blast furnaces has sparked protests, with unions emphasizing the strike’s significance in defending jobs and local steelmaking. Tata Steel, citing operational losses, remains firm on its closure plans despite the strike threat.
Tata Steel UK Faces Indefinite Strike Over Job Cuts
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