SNP ON ANNOUNCEMENT OF 350 DC THOMSON JOB LOSSES

SNP ON ANNOUNCEMENT OF 350 DC THOMSON JOB LOSSES

Dundee politicians today reacted to the news of 350 potential job losses
at DC Thomson & Co Ltd .

The job losses, understood to be of printers and in the commercial
department were not expected by employees. It is believed that the
proposal may lead to the closure of one of the company's properties in the
city.

Stewart Hosie, Dundee East MP said: “DC Thomson & Co Ltd are one of the
city’s major private sector employers, if not the largest, and have made
several acquisitions over recent years.

“They have been a very successful company for a long time with a good
reputation amongst their staff  and their titles are landmarks and icons
in the publishing industry.

Joe FitzPatrick MSP said: "It is very disappointing and I am devastated
for the staff concerned.

"DC Thomson employ more than 2,000 people in the city and will remain one
of the city's largest private sector employers.

"I understand that the proposal relates to a downturn in the company's
out-printing business. We hope to meet with the company on Friday to
discuss these issues and the First Minister has already spoken to the
company’s chairman.

Shona Robison MSP said: "It is very disappointing news for the staff
concerned and the Scottish Government will be moving quickly through the
PACE Team initiative and other local agencies, to seek redeployment for
these highly-skilled staff and to support those facing redundancy.

I am hopeful that DC Thomson will be able to avoid compulsory redundancies
and will be raising this issue with the company on Friday and will liaise
with them and the Scottish Government."