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http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25 ... 00,00.html

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BMW to axe 850 jobs from England factory

GERMAN automaker BMW on Monday said it would lay off 850 workers at its plant in Cowley, England, where it makes the Mini, as the global economic slowdown hits demand for the iconic car.
BMW said contracted agency workers on the weekend shift would be affected by the downsizing that will come into force on March 2 when the plant begins operating five days a week instead of seven.

"While Mini has been weathering the economic downturn, it is not immune from the challenges of the current situation," it said.

"Against this backdrop the company felt that a review of its shift patterns was necessary,'' it said, adding: This decision has not been taken lightly."

BMW, which is struggling in its key North American market, has previously said its overall 2008 vehicle sales were down five per cent from the year before, and that Mini sales were off by 35 per cent in January this year.



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can we get 1275 views on this topic ?

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But in reality will it only be 848 :?: :wink:

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I think it will go up to 998 in a short while.


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But in reality will it only be 848 :?: :wink:

LOL

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And I read the other day that they're phasing out runflat tyres as a cost cutter.
Wonder what other non-essential things will be removed from the cars?


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And I read the other day that they're phasing out runflat tyres as a cost cutter.
Wonder what other non-essential things will be removed from the cars?

Character, charm, warmth?


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Character, charm, warmth?


Don't be daft, Bini's never had any of that :lol:

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I thought they were called "associates", not workers?

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They are called "unemployed" now! :?


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Whatever shall i do :?:

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Damn, and Issue 18 has already gone to the printers.

By the time it runs in the news page in Issue 19, it won't be news anymore.

Unless there are other announcements.

Hmmmm.....

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Watto its just another excuse for you to go to the UK on a fact finding mission

you could finance it by strapping parts wanted by your readers and smugging them into the country :wink:


Customs officer to Watto Is that a front cut down your pants or are you just happy to see me :wink:

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Weren't you going on a tour of the factory with your next trip watto ? Mightn't be as much to see this time ....

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