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Jaguar Land Rover union to hold ballot

By Michael Kavanagh

Published: February 23 2009 22:43 | Last updated: February 23 2009 22:43

Workers at Jaguar Land Rover will hold a ballot on a deal aimed at avoiding compulsory job losses for two years in exchange for a one-year pay freeze, increased pension contributions and a four-day week.

The company, which in January announced the shedding of 450 managerial and salaried staff, said on Monday it had reached an agreement with union officials representing hourly-paid workers aimed at coping with a sharp drop in demand.

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