{"id":9319,"date":"2023-11-30T17:10:28","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T17:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thestar.test\/2023\/11\/30\/more-mg-workers-axed\/"},"modified":"2023-12-02T18:44:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T18:44:37","slug":"more-mg-workers-axed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thestar.com.au\/blog\/more-mg-workers-axed\/","title":{"rendered":"More MG workers axed"},"content":{"rendered":"
\t\t\t\tTuesday, August 27th, 2013<\/span> | Posted by Jacob De Kunder<\/a><\/span> \t\t\t<\/div>\n

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More MG workers axed<\/h1>\n

MURRAY Goulburn (MG) last week announced another 72 job cuts across its processing facilities, including 15 from the Leongatha factory.
MG shed 64 jobs at its Rochester site last March and another 300 across its operations last May, including 48 at Leongatha.
A Murray Goulburn spokesperson told The Star while 15 positions have been cut from the Leongatha factory, it still employs around 390 staff.
\u201cThese difficult decisions are made to maintain and improve MG\u2019s global competiveness and deliver higher farmgate prices,\u201d the spokesperson said.
The statement issued by the company stated the jobs losses were a result of its ongoing commitment to improving efficiency, productivity and cost competitiveness.
The remainder of roles lost are 38 positions at Cobram, eight at Kiewa, four at Edith Creek, four at Rochester and three at Koroit.
The changes will take effect in the late September to early October period.
National Union of Workers Victorian branch secretary Tim Kennedy said the announcement came out of the blue and created uncertainty and concern.
\u201cWe would like to get some more clarity and transparency around the decision and the alternatives they consider,\u201d he said.
\u201cWe need companies like MG to continue to contribute to the regional economy. Communities in regional Victoria need a manufacturing base.
\u201cLeongatha really does rely on a major manufacturer like Murray Goulburn.\u201d
Mr Kennedy said there are some troubling aspects surrounding the decision to take out 72 positions, particularly off the back of a number of recent positive announcements from the company.
\u201cWe need to get some certainty around the future of the company. We can\u2019t have these high quality jobs denuded from regional areas,\u201d he said.
\u201cThese are good jobs and Murray Goulburn is a good employer. People like working for them so we need them to stay committed to these communities.\u201d
Staff affected have been informed of the changes and advised that where possible, the cooperative has sought to minimise the impact on its people by looking first to natural attrition, contract and casual positions and then voluntary redundancies.
MG general manager operations Keith Mentiplay said \u201cWe recognise these changes are difficult for those impacted and we are doing everything we can to support affected staff at this time.
\u201cAll affected staff will receive their full entitlements and will receive additional support with outplacement, career transitioning services, financial advice and counselling.
\u201cWhile these decisions are challenging, they are necessary to ensure MG remains competitive. It is in the best interests of our supplier\/shareholders, employees, communities, customers and consumers that MG remains a strong business, able to compete globally and deliver higher farmgate prices.
\u201cWe continue to employ more than 2000 people at MG, mainly in rural and regional Australia and contribute an estimated $6 billion to the Australian economy.\u201d
The announced changes will not impact MG\u2019s productive capacity and services to customers are assured.<\/p>\n

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