The decision by supermarket Tesco to close its call centre in north Cardiff will have “profound consequences” for workers from the Caerphilly area, local Labour politicians have said.
Yesterday, Wednesday, June 21, Tesco announced plans to close Tesco House, on Maes-Y-Coed Road, putting around 1,100 jobs at risk.
Caerphilly Assembly Member Hefin David and Member of Parliament Wayne David MP said they were working with the USDAW trade union to offer any support they could.
In a joint statement they said: “Tesco House is situated only a few miles outside the Caerphilly constituency and this announcement will have negative consequences for all Caerphilly constituents working there.
“USDAW have informed us at least one hundred of the 1,100 employees live in the Caerphilly constituency and naturally we’re extremely concerned by the impact of these job losses on all families concerned.
“We will be working closely with the union to support our constituents in any way we can”.
A spokesperson for USDAW said: “We will now enter into consultation talks with the company over the coming weeks to look at the business case for the proposed closure.
“Our priorities are to keep as many members as possible in employment, whether that is with Tesco or other local employers, and to get the best possible deal for our members. In the meantime we are providing the help, advice and support Usdaw members need through this process.”