Commenting on the news that Diageo is to refocus its operations across its 21 global markets, Jennie Formby, Unite national officer for food and drink, said: “Scottish workers have already paid a very heavy price for Diaego’s profits. In 2011, we saw the historic home of Johnny Walker in Kilmarnock shut and hundreds of Scottish jobs go.
“There must be no repeat of what has gone before where our members at UK or Irish plants pay for increased profits and tasty dividends for the board and shareholders with their jobs and pay.
“Diageo is extremely successful, and last year profits jumped by 32% to a colossal £3.1bn, yet the company prefers to pay its tax via Amsterdam to avoid paying what it is due in this country.
“This company must conduct itself in a more socially responsible way, beginning with stating clearly that it will secure the jobs of those who have grown this company to international success.”
Source: Unite
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