Press Release
Unite reaction to Aviva (Norwich Union) job loss announcement
6 June 2008
Graham Goddard, Unite Deputy General Secretary: “Unite is angry today to learn that Aviva is to cut 1,800 jobs across the country. This news for staff that their jobs are now in jeopardy is truly devastating.
“The business changes announced today will impact some 22 locations across the country. The Aviva workforce from the general insurance arm now faces uncertainty about their future. Unite the union will now be meeting with management in order to discuss the implications of this news and ensure that staff are fully supported throughout the distressing process.
“Aviva general insurance is rapidly withdrawing their commitment to local communities and isolating themselves in a small number of cities. The suggestion that employees will be able to relocate appears to be inconceivable for most of those affected.
“The union now has serious questions about how Aviva will be able to deliver on their commitment to ‘One Aviva Twice the Value’ with one more round of brutal job cuts”.
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