| Tata 15:48 - Jan 17 with 34886 views | raynor94 |
Looks like up to 800 job losses to be announced, 600 at Port Talbot, a devastating blow for the area, let's just hope Tata keep the faith and see these rough times through |  |
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| Tata on 17:02 - Jan 17 with 2285 views | Darran |
| Tata on 17:00 - Jan 17 by Wingstandwood |
The SWEP columnist stated that Monk post-sacking tried to have KOL reinstated yes! Also that columnist tried via print to have KOL reinstated in two separate articles................The poor little victim KOL? That was the way it was portrayed.
Nothing gets my back up than seeing heart-bleeds over-pampered managers. footballers and coaches and their parallel universe world of perceived injustice and victim hood. I have contracted at Port Talbot steel (like previous thousands) myself and I have every sympathy for the workforce. [Post edited 17 Jan 2016 17:08]
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I didn't know that. |  |
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| Tata on 17:05 - Jan 17 with 2279 views | Wingstandwood |
| Tata on 16:35 - Jan 17 by Darran |
It's not going to stop people buying steel from Asia,they could step in and lower rates etc but it's only a matter of time sadly. |
Despite contracting there I never got to know ithe true Port Talbot workforce capacity at its heyday. I think you may be in the know. Am I right to say it was once tens of thousands?.......I think some young un's may be in for a shock to learn how many that place used to employ? [Post edited 17 Jan 2016 17:06]
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| Tata on 17:07 - Jan 17 with 2265 views | Darran |
| Tata on 17:05 - Jan 17 by Wingstandwood |
Despite contracting there I never got to know ithe true Port Talbot workforce capacity at its heyday. I think you may be in the know. Am I right to say it was once tens of thousands?.......I think some young un's may be in for a shock to learn how many that place used to employ? [Post edited 17 Jan 2016 17:06]
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Nah I don't think it was in the tens of thousands ever mate,about 15k I think. | |
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| Tata on 17:10 - Jan 17 with 2260 views | dickythorpe |
Forgive me for attempting to try and theoretically trying to save some jobs here.
Remember Tyrone o'sullivan, didn't hextry to get workers and private local backers to invest? Would tata sell some of the industry to locals?
Sorry if I haven't articulated this well or understood the industry/scale etc. Just thinking out loud. |  | | |
| Tata on 17:13 - Jan 17 with 2252 views | Wingstandwood |
| Tata on 17:07 - Jan 17 by Darran |
Nah I don't think it was in the tens of thousands ever mate,about 15k I think. |
Yeah it may have been a tad short I done a wiki check and it said The Abbey Works (was it once called that?) during the 1960's 18,000. If contractors are not included in that I'd guess not all that far off 20,000. Nevertheless a substantial figure! | |
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| Tata on 17:15 - Jan 17 with 2244 views | exiledclaseboy |
| Tata on 17:07 - Jan 17 by Darran |
Nah I don't think it was in the tens of thousands ever mate,about 15k I think. |
It wasn't in the tens of thousands but it was 15000?
Thick tw@t.  |  |
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| Tata on 17:15 - Jan 17 with 2244 views | Swanzay |
It shines how much the Govt don't care when propossals such as the HS2 upgrade, the Govt chose steel from China as the preferrential supplier, IF it goes ahead!
The expansion of the London underground also sourced steel from abroad, which is a poorer grade and cheaper option of whats produced in the UK. The whole thing is a disgusting mess, yet Osbourne doesn't give a crap, as it futher enables him to build gaps between those that had and his chummy friends! |  | | |
| Tata on 17:15 - Jan 17 with 2244 views | jack247 |
Awful news. Gutted for those affected |  | | |
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| Tata on 17:16 - Jan 17 with 2238 views | Darran |
| Tata on 17:13 - Jan 17 by Wingstandwood |
Yeah it may have been a tad short I done a wiki check and it said The Abbey Works (was it once called that?) during the 1960's 18,000. If contractors are not included in that I'd guess not all that far off 20,000. Nevertheless a substantial figure! |
Fair point and it was called that because there was an Abbey built inside the grounds 100s of years ago there's part of it still there and there's a myth that if the remains fall down the steelworks falls down.
Many people have reported seeing the ghost of a monk too.
That's not a joke. [Post edited 17 Jan 2016 17:20]
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| Tata on 17:17 - Jan 17 with 2237 views | exiledclaseboy |
| Tata on 17:16 - Jan 17 by Darran |
Fair point and it was called that because there was an Abbey built inside the grounds 100s of years ago there's part of it still there and there's a myth that if the remains fall down the steelworks falls down.
Many people have reported seeing the ghost of a monk too.
That's not a joke. [Post edited 17 Jan 2016 17:20]
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Woooooo spooky ghost. | |
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| Tata on 17:17 - Jan 17 with 2236 views | Neath_Jack |
| Tata on 17:16 - Jan 17 by Darran |
Fair point and it was called that because there was an Abbey built inside the grounds 100s of years ago there's part of it still there and there's a myth that if the remains fall down the steelworks falls down.
Many people have reported seeing the ghost of a monk too.
That's not a joke. [Post edited 17 Jan 2016 17:20]
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Garry? WTF is he doing down there? |  |
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| Tata on 17:19 - Jan 17 with 2225 views | exiledclaseboy |
| Tata on 17:17 - Jan 17 by Neath_Jack |
Garry? WTF is he doing down there? |
The ghost probably looks after the Margam Park big cat that Darran's mate has spotted during one of his 'shroom sessions. | |
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| Tata on 17:20 - Jan 17 with 2223 views | exiledclaseboy |
Must be true then.  | |
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| Tata on 17:23 - Jan 17 with 1891 views | dickythorpe |
| Tata on 17:19 - Jan 17 by exiledclaseboy |
The ghost probably looks after the Margam Park big cat that Darran's mate has spotted during one of his 'shroom sessions. |
The mysterious lights in the sky were in that area.... | | | |
| Tata on 17:23 - Jan 17 with 1889 views | exiledclaseboy |
You said people have seen the ghost of a monk. Wooooooooooo  | |
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| Tata on 17:25 - Jan 17 with 1875 views | Darran |
| Tata on 17:23 - Jan 17 by exiledclaseboy |
You said people have seen the ghost of a monk. Wooooooooooo |
I didn't say I had and I don't believe in ghosts.
WTF is your problem then? | |
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| Tata on 17:27 - Jan 17 with 1867 views | exiledclaseboy |
| Tata on 17:25 - Jan 17 by Darran |
I didn't say I had and I don't believe in ghosts.
WTF is your problem then? |
Don't take it out on me cos Perch isn't speaking to you. Wooooooo spooky ghost.  | |
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| Tata on 17:28 - Jan 17 with 1860 views | Darran |
| Tata on 17:27 - Jan 17 by exiledclaseboy |
Don't take it out on me cos Perch isn't speaking to you. Wooooooo spooky ghost. |
F*ck off you're not funny. | |
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| Tata on 17:31 - Jan 17 with 1857 views | Dracan66 |
Yes it was 18,000 workers in it's 60's heyday and and that was down to approx 6,000 during the 80's. BP Chemicals also employed 2,500 at their Baglan plant before closing.
It's an eye opener when we think of all the skilled jobs that have brought wealth and prosperity to numerous communities are now no longer there. |  | | |
| Tata on 17:36 - Jan 17 with 1829 views | Darran |
| Tata on 17:31 - Jan 17 by Dracan66 |
Yes it was 18,000 workers in it's 60's heyday and and that was down to approx 6,000 during the 80's. BP Chemicals also employed 2,500 at their Baglan plant before closing.
It's an eye opener when we think of all the skilled jobs that have brought wealth and prosperity to numerous communities are now no longer there. |
Phew BP brings back memories I heard that explode a few times living in Baglan. | |
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| Tata on 17:40 - Jan 17 with 1822 views | CountyJim |
100 odd jobs at Llanwern as well by the looks |  | | |
| Tata on 17:41 - Jan 17 with 1821 views | Wingstandwood |
| Tata on 17:31 - Jan 17 by Dracan66 |
Yes it was 18,000 workers in it's 60's heyday and and that was down to approx 6,000 during the 80's. BP Chemicals also employed 2,500 at their Baglan plant before closing.
It's an eye opener when we think of all the skilled jobs that have brought wealth and prosperity to numerous communities are now no longer there. |
Its truly shocking the decline!.............Add to that Velindre, Duport Steel, the numerous pits and other large scale employers e.g. Walkers/Smiths etc (endless list!) that have either closed or working on a fraction of original workforce. | |
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| Tata on 17:42 - Jan 17 with 1817 views | Dracan66 |
Yes I remember that too and the flaring off in the middle of the night that illuminated the night sky. Hardly the most healthy upbringing in hindsight, British Steel on one side and BP Chemicals on the other. But still it was home. | | | |
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