Monday, November 29, 2010

Polish Steelworkers Are Building Britian's Aircraft Carriers

Computer-generated image issued by the MoD of an aircraft carrier that is due to be built in Britain. In the past six weeks, around 300 Britons working on building two of the new warships for the Royal Navy have been sacked in favour of cheaper Polish workers

British Shipbuilders Axed Because Poles Are 30% Cheaper: 300 Workers On The Royal Navy's New Carriers Laid Off -- The Daily Mail

Hundreds of Britons who were building two aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy have lost their jobs because they were not as cheap as Polish workers, it was claimed last night.

In the past six weeks, around 300 Britons working on the £5.2billion warships have been sacked.

But none of the cut-price Poles has been laid off. They earn around £9.50 an hour while UK tradesmen doing similar jobs are paid £15 an hour.

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My Comment: Another symbol on what is wrong with Britain.

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