Thomas Cook planning to close stores and cut 2,500 jobs
HOLIDAY operator Thomas Cook is planning to cut 2,500 jobs and close stores across the UK.
The firm runs stores in Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli and Carmarthen.
Peter Fankhauser, CEO of Thomas Cook in Continental Europe & UK, said: "These proposals will mean a stronger Thomas Cook that continues to be a major employer in the UK dedicated to providing excellent holiday experiences to our 23 million customers.
"We are in consultation with our unions and employee representative bodies to minimise the impact of these changes and I am speaking personally to all employees today to provide information and support through this period of consultation."
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Shopworkers' Union Usdaw claims Thomas Cook is proposing to close 76 stores.
The union is now in talks with representatives from the holiday operator to discuss the restructure of the firm.
Usdaw national officer Sharon Ainsworth said: "We were well aware of the challenges that Thomas Cook have been facing in turning their UK business around, but the scale and severity of these redundancies will come as a real shock to our members.
"We will be using the 90-day consultation period to urge the business to look at every possible alternative to redundancy for these hardworking staff.
"Many of our members are long-serving and I believe they have a lot to offer Thomas Cook in helping the business to build a successful future.
"Even those who are not at risk of redundancy are facing the prospect of cuts to their benefits packages, following a number of cost-cutting proposals which the business has put forward.
"We will be examining these proposals closely and will defend our members' interests throughout this uncertain time.
"We will be doing all we can to support all of our members during the difficult weeks and months ahead."
4 Comments
by williamwaun
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 5:02PM
“immigrant1
All inclusive must be popular because the hotels are always full. When I travelled to India last it suited me and many others, Breakfast and evening meal is great. You can still do all the trips and don't mind eating out. Only problem is it hit's the local restaurants. But I've travelled the world and most places do all inclusive which is very popular.”
by immigrant1
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 4:44PM
“williamwaun - these day I think most people don't want all inclusive holidays. They want more flexibility to do what they want, rather than be herded around like a flock of sheep.”
by immigrant1
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 4:42PM
“Better to book online and save money. Thomas Cook is so outdated.”
by williamwaun
Wednesday, March 06 2013, 4:17PM
“They haven't changed with the times, feel sorry for the workers thou. Your better off booking with Thomson they do very good all inclusive 5 star holidays around the world.”