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2006 – Workers are told that the Burberry factory in Treorchy could close with the loss of more than 300 jobs. The staff were told in the morning that the factory was no longer”commercially viable” and they would have to wait 90 days to dscover their fate.

Thursday, September 7

GMB spokesman is appalled at the news and warns that Burberry could be taken to an employment tribunal.

Friday, September 8

MP Chris Bryant and AM Leighton Andrews meet with Burberry’s UK management.

Saturday, September 9

Burberry workers announce they will be fighting the closure.

Wednesday, September 20

Workers plan to lobby loan Gruffudd for support.

Saturday, October 7

Workers are appalled when chief executive Angela Ahrends sends out a company – wide letter praising staff hard work and saying she was looking forward to “celebrating our future success with you”. Plus the company said workers would now not be laid off until January 4.

Thursday, Octobe 12

Burberry announce a 10% sales rise

Friday, October 27

Around 100 workers picket the Senedd to try to save their jobs

Thursday, November 9

Ioan Gruffudd’s PR people say it is inappropriate for him to comment

Tuesday, , November 14

The company announces that it made £84m in the past six months.

Saturday, November 18

Burberry workers take to London’s Regent Street and New Bond Street, in London, to hold a peaceful protest outside the company’s flagship stores.

Sunday, November 19

Gruffudd writes to Leighton Andrews telling of his support for the workers and how he has urged Ahrendts to look for other options.

Sunday, November 26

Prince Charles joins rebellion over Burberry move to China.

Monday, November 27

Ioan join battle to save Burberry factory.

Monday, December 11

Welsh secretary Peter Hain is to meet Burberry bosses on Thursday.

Welsh Language

braveman — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:33:06 +0000

Headline:Welsh language is getting in trouble
Description:
We get losing it in the world.Welsh language has been disappering.