ROLLS Royce workers will next week vote on plans that could save their jobs - but see them work longer hours for the same money.
Staff at the firms Pallion plant in Sunderland attended an emergency meeting today at the Stadium of Light where bosses outlined proposals for the future.
They were told that the company plans to replace the outdated factory with new premises - but if workers do not agree to work around five hours longer per week for the same pay, Rolls Royce will move the factory elsewhere.
Union bosses are unhappy with the proposals, but have recommended that members accept the deal on offer at a ballot next week.
Dave Telford, of Unite, said: "We have recommended our members to accept on the basis that we want to retain these jobs here in the Sunderland area and retain the skills and our members' positions here."
The firm employs around 400 people at its Pallion plant, which produces components for aeroplane engines.
If the proposals are accepted by workers, it is believed production would start at the new plant in 2013.
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