Vauxhall want staff to take 9 Month Sabbatical

JohnDotCom · 13th December 2008, 22:52

Car Manufacturer Vauxhall has offered its Workforce at Ellesmere Port the chance to take a sabbatical on 30% pay.

Under the scheme which is being introduced to try and prevent Compulsory redundancies due to amount of stock held,
and lack of demand in present economic climate.
Staff would stay away from 1st January to September 2009 on less than a third of their Basic Salary.
The offer was put to Unions at the Plant after being approached by Company on Thursday.

A Spokesman said the Company had to introduce this offer as it wanted to avoid making any compulsory redundancies.

Source BBC News Teletext & BBC News On Line.

pondweed · 14th December 2008, 07:55

but would Vauxhall be there when they come back?

JohnDotCom · 14th December 2008, 08:07

With over 10,000 Vehicles in Fields and on Runways around the Country
I think a Massive Buy One Get One Free Clearance Sale is in order.
Or if saved by the Taxpayer, start giving them away free!

tourerfogey · 14th December 2008, 12:40

Quote: I think a Massive Buy One Get One Free Clearance Sale is in order.

What's the point? According to you they only make cars that nobody wants

JohnDotCom · 14th December 2008, 18:25

Someone will always want a buy one get one free deal, even if Junk.
Some people just like a bargain regardless of image, quality or other things.

Look at the rubbish people buy in Supermarkets when this deal is on,
and quite often they would never use item.

No I would never buy anything made by them no matter what.or how low a price.
but that is a personal opinion, which we are all entitled too.

tourerfogey · 14th December 2008, 18:36

You just don't get it, do you?

<Shakes head and walks away from JDC's private forums>

majedm75 · 15th December 2008, 11:52

In France, Peugeot are giving their employees food rations (like at the salvation army in the war years) due to lowered pay and conditions... What has the world come to?

13th December 2008, 22:52	#1
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Vauxhall want staff to take 9 Month Sabbatical Car Manufacturer Vauxhall has offered its Workforce at Ellesmere Port the chance to take a sabbatical on 30% pay. Under the scheme which is being introduced to try and prevent Compulsory redundancies due to amount of stock held, and lack of demand in present economic climate. Staff would stay away from 1st January to September 2009 on less than a third of their Basic Salary. The offer was put to Unions at the Plant after being approached by Company on Thursday. A Spokesman said the Company had to introduce this offer as it wanted to avoid making any compulsory redundancies. Source BBC News Teletext & BBC News On Line.

14th December 2008, 18:25	#5
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Someone will always want a buy one get one free deal, even if Junk. Some people just like a bargain regardless of image, quality or other things. Look at the rubbish people buy in Supermarkets when this deal is on, and quite often they would never use item. No I would never buy anything made by them no matter what.or how low a price. but that is a personal opinion, which we are all entitled too. Last edited by JohnDotCom; 14th December 2008 at 18:28..

15th December 2008, 11:52	#7
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14th December 2008, 07:55	#2
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	but would Vauxhall be there when they come back?

14th December 2008, 08:07	#3
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	With over 10,000 Vehicles in Fields and on Runways around the Country I think a Massive Buy One Get One Free Clearance Sale is in order. Or if saved by the Taxpayer, start giving them away free!

14th December 2008, 12:40	#4
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quote: *I think a Massive Buy One Get One Free Clearance Sale is in order.* What's the point? According to you they only make cars that nobody wants

14th December 2008, 18:36	#6
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	You just don't get it, do you? <Shakes head and walks away from JDC's private forums>