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.”
(Excerpt) Read more at edinburghnews.scotsman.com ...
The “wrong type of meat”? I thought the whole point of haggis was to use the wrong type of meat.
That's what they say about playboy bunnies till you see them with no makeup........
“Do we have any oars on this truck?”
“No, and we don’t have any ‘aggis, either!”
Mr. Malone, ex-fishmomger, can fall back on the income from his wife, Molly. I understand she hawks cockels and mussels through streets broad and narrow.
Better yet, here is how some award winning Haggis is made. BTW, I enjoyed a good bit of Haggis while on a trip to Scotland.
Hey!
McCloud!
Get offal my ewe!
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