In a significant escalation, workers at steel giant Tata are set to strike in protest against the company’s plans to close blast furnaces, resulting in job losses. Unite, the union representing around 1,500 members based in Port Talbot and Llanwern, south Wales, announced an indefinite strike beginning on July 8.
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Tata’s shift toward greener steel production, which requires less staff, has led to the elimination of up to 2,800 jobs. This marks the first time in over 40 years that steelworkers in the UK have taken strike action.