Hundreds of workers at Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru have lost their jobs under a proposal to close the processing plant. The 600 staff were called into a surprise meeting at 11am. The meatworks is one of the biggest employers in the Timaru District. Charlotte speaks with RNZ reporter Timothy Brown and Nigel Bowen, the mayor of Timaru.
Hundreds of workers at Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru have lost their jobs under a proposal to close the processing plant. The 600 staff were called into a surprise meeting at 11am. The meatworks is one of the biggest employers in the Timaru District. Charlotte speaks with RNZ reporter Timothy Brown and Nigel Bowen, the mayor of Timaru.