A quintet of Scottish Conservative MSPs turned out to stand shoulder to shoulder with GMB union workers at troubled engineering firm, Bi-Fab, during a protest at the Scottish Parliament.
Bi-Fab employs over 1400 workers at yards in Fife and Lewis, but is in danger of closure following a contract dispute with Dutch company, Seaway Heavy Lifting.
It is understood that workers at Bi-Fab have continued to work despite no guarantees over their next pay cheque.
The Scottish Conservatives have said that they will do all they can to support the GMB union as it pursues a solution with the Scottish Government and other partners.
Commenting Murdo Fraser MSP said;
“Bi-Fab is an incredibly important cog in the Fife economy and every effort must be taken to ensure that its doors remain open.
“The workforce at both yards are involved in cutting edge engineering projects that will form the backbone of the new economy and its important that this type of work is supported in Scotland.
“With Christmas fast approaching it would be unforgiveable for the hard working Bi-Fab employees to be left in the lurch. Ultimately, I would hope that the Scottish Government can offer its experience and backing to forge a solution between Bi-Fab and Seaway Heavy Lifting.”