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JOINT STATEMENT - JAGUAR LAND ROVER / UNITE THE UNION / GMB

23 October 2018

The Company and Trade Unions have jointly agreed to take an extended adjournment of the 2018 JLR Pay and Conditions Negotiations.

The Company and Trade Unions have jointly agreed to take an extended adjournment of the 2018 JLR Pay and Conditions Negotiations.

Developments which have resulted in challenges in the market and weak performance in recent times include:

  • More difficult market conditions in China following import duty changes and escalating trade tensions with the US
  • Consumer confusion on diesel and emissions regulations
  • Uncertainty surrounding Brexit

The Company and the Trade Unions will meet regularly for Strategic Business Reviews to monitor these developments and we will reconvene the pay talks once the Company and the JNC have gained further clarity on market conditions and the outcome of Brexit over the coming months.

We jointly believe that, at this moment in time, this is the most sensible approach and will help to protect both the business and our workforce.

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About Jaguar Land Rover


Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all‑wheel‑drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports saloon and sports car marques.

We employ more than 44,000 people globally and support around 260,000 more through our retailer network, suppliers and local businesses. Manufacturing is centred in the UK, with additional plants in China, Brazil, Austria and Slovakia. 

At Jaguar Land Rover, we are driven by a desire to deliver class‑leading vehicles, which will provide experiences our customers will love, for life. Our products are in demand around the globe. In 2017 Jaguar Land Rover sold 621,109 vehicles in 130 countries, with more than 80 per cent of our vehicles being sold abroad. 

Our innovation is continuous: we will spend in the region of £4.5 billion this year on new product creation and capital expenditure.Image removed.

From 2020 all new Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will be electrified, giving our customers even more choice. We will introduce a portfolio of electrified products across our model range, embracing fully electric, plug‑in hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles as well as continuing to offer ultra‑clean petrol and diesel engines.