The announcement today of a £185 million investment in Blast Furnace no. 4, at the Corus plant at Port Talbot shows confidence in the future of the British Steel industry says Community Union.
General Secretary Michael J. Leahy OBE said:
"This investment shows that Corus believe that there is a strong future for the British Steel industry. Community Union welcomes the guarantee of continued jobs and growth that this investment will bring to the people of Port Talbot.
"While Port Talbot's future as a centre of steelmaking excellence appears secure, the delay in concluding a deal that would see the resumption of steelmaking on Teesside continues to undermine the foundations of the industry. Community Union again calls for Corus to progress a deal with Thai steelmaker SSI."
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