SA: State govt to fund counselling for Mitsubishi workers

AAP General News (Australia)
04-27-2000
SA: State govt to fund counselling for Mitsubishi workers

The South Australian government will fund counselling for workers who lose their jobs
under Mitsubishi's plans to axe about 600 positions.

South Australian Premier JOHN OLSEN says the state government will fund on a dollar
for dollar basis with Mitsubishi financial and career counselling for displaced employees.

He says while the loss of 600 positions is regrettable, he has been told by Mitsubishi
that rationalisation is needed to make the plant viable in future.

He says the company is also exploring opportunities for the redeployment of staff.

Mr OLSEN says he has been advised by Mitsubishi that employees involved directly in
production will not be affected by the cutbacks.

His comments followed an announcement by Mitsubishi today that it would slash about 600 jobs.

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