About 850 men producing Mark 2 Jaguar cars at Coventry will be laid off today because of a shortage of carburettors, the company announced last night.
The company’s statement added: “The S.U. company are not able to meet the requirements of the Jaguar factory, which is Working at full pressure to meet its commitments, and this laying off of men has become inevitable. E-type production is not affected by this shortage and the factory will resume full operation on Wednesday morning.”
Three hundred strikers at the Zenith Carburettor Company at Stanmore, Middlesex, decided yesterday to continue their stoppage. They walked out almost a fortnight ago after 25 people declared redundant had been dismissed. Strikers and union representatives agreed yesterday to attempt to have discussions at a level above that of the management.
Keith Adams
Is the Editor of the Parkers website and price guide, formerly editor of Classic Car Weekly, and launch editor/creator of Modern Classics magazine. Has contributed to various motoring titles including Octane, Practical Classics, Evo, Honest John, CAR magazine, Autocar, Pistonheads, Diesel Car, Practical Performance Car, Performance French Car, Car Mechanics, Jaguar World Monthly, MG Enthusiast, Modern MINI, Practical Classics, Fifth Gear Website, Radio 4, and the the Motoring Independent...
Likes 'conditionally challenged' motors and taking them on unfeasible adventures all across Europe.
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