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COMMUNITY UNION WINS £2 MILLION VICTORY ON BEHALF OF FORMER ALPHASTEEL WORKERS

Today at the Cardiff Employment Tribunal, Community Union, representing former employees at Alphasteel in Newport, secured compensation for its members who were thrown on the scrapheap when the company went bust just before Christmas.

The £2 million award is in respect of Alphasteel’s failure to consult with the workforce and Community before going into receivership.

The Tribunal Judge ruled that the former workers had been unfairly treated and should have been consulted prior to the closure of the plant.

Michael Leahy, Community General Secretary said:

“This is a great victory for Community members who were so badly treated by Alphasteel; at least now they will receive some compensation. The Union’s hard fought campaign demonstrates the value of being a member of a recognised trade union.”

“Following the announcement that a bid from Libala Ltd has now been accepted for the former Alphasteel site, Community will be working with the official receivers, Welsh Assembly and the new buyer to secure a sustainable future and bring jobs back to Newport.”