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CONFEDERATION of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions chairman Jim Moohan has said he is “75 per cent confident” that new Navy Type 26 frigates will be built on the Clyde if Scotland votes No to independence.
In contrast, unions have experienced “a complete lack of engagement” from First Minister Alex Salmond and his deputy Nicola Sturgeon, CSEU chairman Mr Moohan said following a meeting with Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael.
Officials and senior shop stewards from BAE Systems, Babcock Marine, Rolls-Royce, Selex and Thales met Mr Carmichael this week to seek assurances on job retention, skills preservation and investment if Scotland remains part of the union.
As bus builder Alexander Dennis threatens Falkirk closure and Grangemouth faces ruthless shutdown by tax exile Jim Ratcliffe, RICHARD LEONARD MSP warns that global corporations must be resisted by a bold industrial strategy based on public ownership
