Posted on 01/20/2018 8:31:21 PM PST by Rebelbase
FOUR workers employed by a world famous haggis firm have been sacked just days before Burns Night following a blunder on the factory floor.
Disciplinary action was taken against the employees after a production error at Macsween’s factory in Loanhead led operations to be temporarily suspended.
Bosses at the firm said a potential production error - involved the wrong type of meat being taken out from a store room and on to the factory floor - was picked up during stringent checks before any products could be affected.
But Mick Malone, who joined the company just days previously and was among those who lost his job, said he felt the workers had been treated unfairly over the incident.
Mr Malone, 49, explained he joined the firm on a temporary contract running until February 8 but that his hopes this might be extended had now been dashed in light of the company action against him.
He said: “This is my newest job after three weeks of job hunting – I need to find work sharp. It’s not good not having a job when you want to work.
“It just felt a bit unfair for everybody else – they didn’t deserve to lose their job.
“There could have been some reprimand or call to be more vigilant doing their job.”
Mr Malone, who previously worked as a fishmonger for more than 30 years, said he felt the situation could have been handled differently.
He added: “I’d see the point if it went on sale – that would be acceptable. “But for something that nearly happened but didn’t I just thought it was a bit harsh.”
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“Haggis?? I thought we were going out for hoagies!”
The liver and lights of a sheep, along with some groats. Boiled in the stomach of the sheep.
You’re supposed to boil for about 12 hours and then throw it away.
I thought you said stogies.
Aye, but Macsweens had the guts to fire ‘em.
And not a moment of daylight passes that I’m not looking for those applications!
Caledonia Kitchens makes a really nice beef haggis. Mutton sucks.
They lost their jobs over a tripe event.
Haggis IS a blunder.
But ye F**k one goat...
Ye told me that joke on the job!
Betcha they almost put pork in it, which would be an offense to their halal customers. Peace be apon them.
He looks very comfy but might could use a small pillow.
And a bowl of Cheez Its, pretzels and peanuts.
..Tuckered out after *sigh*...haggis story...yuk!
Hey! Ewe! Get offal McCleoud!
I don’t know... but it looks better than it sounds:
http://www.macsween.co.uk/products/
Who knew haggis could be so beautiful?
How bad do you have to be to get fired in a HAGGIS FACTORY for bad quality control?
How can you even tell if it’s wrong?
It’s haggis!
It’s never right!
Haggis is disgusting.
Enough said about haggis.
It looks like somebody puked on a plate.
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