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Up to 100 jobs 'at risk' at road maintenance contractor
Up to 100 jobs are at risk of redundancy at road maintenance contractor Amey across the south west of Scotland, a leading trade union has warned.
Unite say they have been informed that up to 100 members of staff currently employed on a road maintenance contract across Dumfries and Galloway and Ayrshire are at risk.
The contract is funded by Transport Scotland and directly supported by the Scottish Government.
The union say they have asked transport secretary Fiona Hyslop for action on what can be done to save roles.
David McGurk, Unite industrial officer, said:' Unite has been informed by Amey that up to 100 jobs are at immediate risk.
'The workers are currently employed on a road maintenance contract funded by Transport Scotland and directly supported by the Scottish Government across Dumfries and Galloway, and Ayrshire.
'Unite will do all we can to support these highly skilled workers who are ensuring that our nation's infrastructure is safe, reliable and up to the highest possible standard.
'We have asked Fiona Hyslop, the cabinet secretary for transport and infrastructure, for action from the government to ascertain what can be done to save these jobs including an immediate review of the contracts awarded to Amey.'
Transport Scotland and Amey have been contacted for comment.
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