Not only that it has decided to freeze salary levels in 2010, but the company employees from Burnaston, Derbyshire and Deeside, North Wales will return to full time working starting April 1, 2010.
In 2009, the plant's staff worked under a cost-cutting scheme, receiving less money for a compulsory reduced work time.
“The next year is key for Toyota Manufacturing UK, employees returning to full-time working and offering a voluntary release programme will allow us to adapt to the reduced market,” Tony Walker, Deputy Managing Director said in a release.
“We believe this decision will be welcomed by our employees, who have shown flexibility and commitment to the company during this difficult time,” added Walker.
Last month, Toyota UK announced it will close the Derbyshire car assembly and Deeside engine plants for an extra week during Easter brake, as a result of the decrease in sales.
Initially, the plant was scheduled to cease production for four days, starting with March 29. Now, the extra idle week will begin as soon as the programmed one ends, on April 5.
However, there are also some good news for Toyota’s workers. It appears that all employees will receive an additional five days paid holiday to be used during the previously announced non production week and one extra floating day.
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