Union Wants Urgent Answers As Dundee Construction Firm May Close

Construction union UCATT is seeking urgent answers concerning the future of construction workers at Brown Construction in Dundee. It is believed the well-known local company will close this week and up to 100 jobs could go.

Harry Frew, Regional Secretary of UCATT, said: "It is extremely disappointing to hear that Brown Construction is facing closure threatening over 100 jobs. This is a kick in the teeth for the local economy which is already struggling. UCATT will be seeking a meeting with the administrators to establish what the future holds for our members."


Brown Construction is a long established company based in Dundee which specialises in house building as well as health and education projects.

Mr Frew added: "This potential closure, added to numerous others serves to underline that there needs to be an urgent change of course in the economic strategy being pursued by the Government. The construction industry is crying out for direct Government investment. It is essential that money is spent on projects which can begin sooner rather than later to ensure that there are not further company closures and job losses in the construction industry."

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UCATT are requesting that all employees of the company who are members of the union should contact the Scottish Regional Office on 0141 420 2880 for further information and advice.