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DWP will close 20 jobcentres sparking fury from GMB members that undermines ‘government rhetoric about growing the labour force’

by LLB political Reporter
8th Feb 23 1:53 pm

Closures will impactย services and put GMB Union members jobsย and futures at risk

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a plan to close 20 job centres, which will impact services, sparking fury from GMB members.

More than 50 jobs will be put at risk by the scheme, which emergedย last night [Tuesday].

It’s understood future plans could lead to more closures and further job losses

Eamon Oโ€™Hearn, GMB National Officer, said, โ€œThe proposal to close DWP sites will not only cost jobs butย will undermine Government rhetoric about growing the labour force.

“Closures will undoubtedly impactย on services and represent a screeching U-turnย on the original programme to extend the reach of DWP into communities.

โ€œGMBย members, who work as security at these sites, will have theirย jobs and futures put at risk.

“This planย makes no sense when the Government is toutingย warmย wordsย onย growth and employment.โ€

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