Supply chain personnel at JLR urged to seek Universal Credit assistance following a cyber attack, according to union allegations
Jaguar Land Rover Faces Ongoing Disruption After Cyber Attack
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is currently grappling with the aftermath of a cyber attack that occurred two weeks ago, forcing the automobile manufacturer to halt production at its factories in the UK and overseas. The company's IT systems remain offline, and a controlled restart of global operations is yet to be announced.
The cyber attack has resulted in JLR's global operations coming to a standstill, with production paused at its factories in Halewood, Solihull, and the engine manufacturing site in Wolverhampton. The decision to continue the factory shutdown is due to the ongoing forensic investigation aimed at understanding the nature and source of the attack.
Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham has expressed concern over the situation, stating that workers in the JLR supply chain must not be made to pay the price for the cyberattack. She called on the UK government to introduce a similar furlough scheme as Alexander Dennis for employees in the JLR supply chain business.
Reports suggest that some workers at JLR are being advised to sign up for Universal Credit, a UK government benefit for those who are out of work or on a low income. However, no specific number of workers affected by the layoffs or advised to sign up for Universal Credit has been stated.
Jaguar Land Rover has apologised for the continued disruption caused by the incident and will continue to provide updates as the investigation progresses. The company has not yet disclosed any specific financial impact of the factory shutdown extension on its operations.
The UK government and the car manufacturer are yet to comment on the timeline for the restart of production. Thousands of workers in the JLR supply chain are hoping for a swift resolution, as the factory shutdown is expected to continue until September 24.
In the meantime, the Unite Union has claimed that its members at Jaguar Land Rover are being laid off with reduced or zero pay. The union has called for the company to ensure that no worker suffers financial hardship as a result of the cyber attack.
As the investigation into the cyber attack continues, Jaguar Land Rover and its workers are left in a state of uncertainty, hoping for a swift resolution and a return to normal operations.
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