United we stand

Trade union urges public and politicians to pressure Man Utd boss who plans to close oil refinery

- CHRIS MCCALL

A UNION has called for more support from politicians and the public for its campaign to protect jobs at the Grangemouth oil refinery.

Unite wants owners Petroineos to delay the planned closure of its plant until alternative jobs are secured at the site and energy security concerns have been evaluated.

The union is also asking the petrochemical giants to invest in Grangemouth to ensure it becomes a world class leader in renewable energies.

Unite is now urging Scots to back its Keep Grangemouth Working campaign on social media.

Derek Thomson, Unite Scottish secretary, told the Record: "The initiative is part of Unite's wider campaign to support and retain the jobs of 500 highly skilled oil refinery workers.