Minister visits support hub for staff hit by 2 Sisters Llangefni factory closure

A Welsh Government minister has visited a support hub set up to help staff hit by the impending closure of the 2 Sisters factory in Llangefni.

The company announced its intention to close the poultry processing facility last month, putting 730 jobs at risk.

A task force was set up in the wake of the news to support staff and to try and find a way to keep it running.

However, it was recently revealed that 2 Sisters intends to move to the next stage of the process, which will result in the closure of the facility.

Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt has visited the employment support hub in Llangefni set up to offer advice to those affected by the closure.

The hub at the Bryn Cefni Business Centre in the town was established following the initial announcement, involving a number of organisations including Working Wales, Citizens Advice and Job Centre Plus.

The minister met some of the organisations, affected members of the workforce and Unite the Union at the centre to hear about the support being offered.

The minister said: “The news about 2 Sisters is very disappointing and is clearly a significant blow to Llangefni and wider community. We will continue to do all we can to support all those affected by this announcement.

“I’d like to thank all the organisations involved in the employment support hub for the important work they are doing offering help and advice at this difficult and uncertain time.

“The task force continues with its work with all parties working together to deliver a sustainable future for the local economy.”

Anglesey Council’s education and the Welsh language portfolio holder Ieuan Williams said: “I welcomed the visit and an opportunity to discuss this important matter with the minister.

“We are extremely concerned about the potential impacts of the 2 Sisters announcement on the workers and the island’s communities.

“We are committed to the task force, and focusing our efforts to ensure the workers receive the best possible support and advice at this extremely uncertain time.”