Dome staff face dole

Dome workers will lose their jobs in the New Year

A union is urging employers not to forget the 2,000 Millennium Dome workers who will lose their jobs when the attraction closes at the end of the year.

John Edmonds, general secretary of general union the GMB, said Dome employees were "highly-skilled and motivated".

As many people will lose their jobs in the Dome as have just lost them at the Vauxhall plant in Luton

John Edmonds
GMB

GMB has worked closely with managers at the Dome in setting up several initiatives to help staff find new jobs.

"The service sector will be missing a trick if it doesn't go and scoop these people up," said Mr Edmonds.

"These are the forgotten 2,000. As many people will lose their jobs in the Dome as have just lost them at the Vauxhall plant in Luton.

"Throughout the Dome difficulties the staff worked professionally and tirelessly to ensure than every visitor had one fantastic day.

"They are highly-skilled and motivated people."

A job centre is already in place inside the grounds of the Dome in Greenwich, south London.

This will continue operating for the next three months.