Steel Council launches

Responding to the launch of the Steel Council today, Roy Rickhuss CBE, General Secretary of steelworkers’ union Community, said:

“Community is pleased to sit on the new Steel Council, which held a productive first meeting today. After fourteen years of neglect under the Conservatives, we now have a Labour government which understands the importance of implementing a robust industrial strategy with steel at its heart.

“We look forward to working with government and other stakeholders on the Steel Council to maximise the benefits of the game-changing £2.5 billion minsters have earmarked for revitalising our steel industry and providing the secure future our steelworker members across the UK deserve.”

Community is the steelworkers’ union. More steelworkers are members of Community than any other union. We have a history dating back over a century, representing members and campaigning to protect Britain’s steel industry. We are a modern trade union, campaigning for a better working world.

If you are a member of Community and need advice or support, please contact our Service Centre at help@community-tu.org or on 0800 389 6332.