Jaguar Land Rover Switches to a 3‑Day Week at Castle Bromwich Until Christmas
Good news, bad news? The workforce at the Castle Bromwich factory is hit with a shorter workweek – 1,000 workers will now get a three‑day schedule for the holiday season.
Why the change?
- “Temporary adjustments” to hit the slow‑down in the car market.
- JLR says it’s part of a regular check of global demand to keep the engines running smoothly.
- The move comes as the company keeps pouring money into new models and tech – over £4 billion invested in UK plants since 2010.
Inside the JLR Statement
JLR’s spokesperson summed it up: “We’re making temporary adjustments amid ongoing headwinds, but we’re still fully committed to future‑proofing manufacturing and delivering fresh models.”
The Political Angle
Labour MP Jack Dromey slammed the decision on Twitter, pointing fingers at Brexit chaos and the mishandling of the diesel transition by ministers.
His tweet went something like this: “The historic Castle Bromwich @Jaguar plant will now go onto a 3‑day week until Xmas, a combo of Brexit chaos and minister mishandling regarding diesel… #Brexit threatens the crown of British manufacturing excellence.”
What This Means for Workers
- Three busy days, but a holiday‑time break to recharge.
- Potential pay adjustments to keep fairness in balance.
- A temporary pause – the plant will revert to a five‑day week after Christmas.
TL;DR
JLR’s Castle Bromwich factory is sliding to a 3‑day week for holiday workers. It’s a short‑term tweak to manage market headwinds, even as the company invests billions in new tech. Politicians blame Brexit mix‑ups for the change. Workers get a lighter load this season but expect to return to normal after Xmas.
