'Factory closures will push disabled people into poverty'
– Phil Davies, GMB national officerDisabled people in Remploy have not taken lightly the decision to withdraw their labour. These are workers who do not have large amounts of savings. So for them to sacrifice a day's pay shows the passion with which they are trying to save their jobs ... [The Government's] decision to force the closure of Remploy means that thousands of disabled people and their families will be put into poverty and their health is bound to suffer.
Strong emotions underpin Remploy strike action
While a leading disability charity backs the shutdown, strike action against Government closures of 27 factories reveals a complex issue.
Remploy striker hits out at Government factory closures
Disabled worker Neil Pearce said the shutdown of half of the company's factories across the UK is a "cop out" by the Government.