CWU Statement over BT Group Results

COMMUNICATION WORKERS UNION

18/05/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CWU STATEMENT ON BT GROUP RESULTS

Commenting on the latest news over potential BT job losses, a Communication Workers Union spokesperson said: “BT’s announcement to the City this morning that there will be a reduction from around 130,000 employees and subcontractors to around 90,000 over the next 5 to 7 years is no surprise.

“The introduction of new technologies across the company along with the completion of the fibre infrastructure build replacing the copper network was always going to result in less labour costs for the company in the coming years.

“However, we have made it categorically clear to BT that we want to retain as many direct labour jobs as possible and that any reduction should come from sub-contractors in the first instance and natural attrition.

“We have also stated that it’s imperative that we should be in the room discussing and shaping the new skills required of the workforce as they move to a more digital network to ensure our members have a stable, secure career within BT well into the future; to which the company has agreed ongoing discussions with the CWU on these matters.”

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