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KPMG Role In Killing Remploy, 3000 disabled bullied, sacked Kevin Hepworth UNITE

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Channel: Public Enquiry · 2013 · News & Politics

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EXCLUSIVE: By far the most disgusting act of the present ConDem 'Bully's Coalition' government is the closing of scores of Remploy specialist workplaces for disabled people. Reminiscent of victimisation of the disabled in Nazi Germany, thousands of Britain's disabled have been singled out and thrown on the scrap heap to fend for themselves even though it will actually COST MORE public money in benefit payments. Not stupid - VICIOUS
Crooked KPMG are behind the 'business case' for closure.
'Cruel' announcement by government for Remploy workers
04 July 2013 http://www.unitetheunion.org/news/cruelannouncementbygovernmentforremployworkers/
Today's announcement of the closure of a further nine Remploy factories was branded as "the cruel actions of a callous government" by Unite, the country's largest union. 
Minister for the disabled Esther McVey said that about 234 disabled workers are at risk of redundancy as nine further Remploy factories face closure, including the last five in Scotland. 
Unite regional officer Kevin Hepworth said: "This cruel announcement continues the unrelenting attacks on disabled workers. This latest statement is dressed up by promises and funding that no one can realistically access. 
"It is totally the wrong time to close these factories -- the better option would be to create community hubs helping the unemployed disabled and other disadvantaged unemployed people. 
"The government has turned its back on the disabled in Scotland by closing the last five Remploy sites there. 
"Yet again, this coalition lives up to its reputation for callousness and cruelty to some of the most vulnerable people who want to make a contribution to society by working. 
"They are being thrown onto the scrap heap when unemployment remains very high, especially if you have a disability. 
"Unite will continue to give every assistance possible to its Remploy members now and in the future." 

ENDS 
 For further information please contact Unite senior communications officer Shaun Noble on 07768 693940 and/or Unite press office on 020 3371 2065

Unite: Disabled Remploy workers demonstrate in London and Sheffield in fight to save their jobs
  
 
 Friday, 20 April 2012 11:00 AM 

Disabled Remploy workers demonstrate in London and Sheffield in fight to save their jobs
http://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/unite-the-union-t-g-section/article/unite-disabled-remploy-workers-demonstrate-in-london-and-she
 Hundreds of disabled workers will demonstrate tomorrow (Friday, 20 April) against cuts outside the DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) offices in London and Sheffield, and also outside Parliament.
 The Remploy workers are angry at the coalition governments' decision to shut 36 of the 54 Remploy sites this summer with compulsory redundancies for 1,752 people, of these 1,518 are disabled, with the remaining 18 sites envisaged to close soon after.
 This decision was made on 7 March 2012, just days after the government announced the Welfare Bill aimed at helping people into work.
 Gail Cartmail, Unite assistant general secretary, said: "Our members feel outrage that the government could take jobs from disabled people in this current climate. How are they expected to find work when there are 2.65 million people in the queue in front of them?
 "The government say that disabled people should be in mainstream employment, but the jobs just aren't there for them. And very often when disabled workers are in mainstream employment they suffer excessive levels of bullying and harassment. This decision to sack disabled workers demonstrates how intent this government is on hitting the most vulnerable in society hardest."
 Phil Davies, GMB national officer for Remploy staff, said: "We must show the strength of feeling that taking jobs from disabled people should not be tolerated in a civilised society. It will not improve the country's financial situation -- it may well make it worse. Join us in the fight to save Remploy at these demonstrations."
 Unite and GMB members will be assembling at midday outside the department of work and pensions offices on Tothill Street, SW1 at midday tomorrow (Friday, 20 April). There will be a short march to Parliament, where there will be a rally with speeches in Old Palace Yard. Speakers include Gail Cartmail, Unite Assistant General Secretary, Phil Davies, GMB national officer for Remploy staff, Les Woodward, GMB National Convenor of Remploy, Peter Purton, Disability Officer for the TUC, Jerry Nelson, GMB National Official and Remploy workers.

In May 2012 Profits were up -Sally Kosky said: "According to the management's own figures, the cost to government is down by £16.5 million on the previous year -- £2.5 million better than budget"
http://dpac.uk.net/2012/07/dangerous-misguided-and-wrong-remploy-factory-closures/

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