This will begin with Immediate effect
O'Neills are manufacturing scrubs for the Health and Social Care Trusts.
With immediate effect, O’Neills are manufacturing scrubs for the Health and Social Care Trusts.
The health and safety of our workers is paramount. We are observing government hygiene and distancing protocol.
We are delighted to support the work of frontline healthcare staff. pic.twitter.com/oZJwNR5ek9
— O'Neills (@ONeills1918) March 23, 2020
Recently, the company laid off 900 people.
The company plans to produce 10,000 sets of scrubs a week and will be reemploying up to 150 staff.
O’Neills tweeted: “The health and safety of our workers is paramount. We are observing government hygiene and distancing protocol. We are delighted to support the work of front line healthcare staff.”
The Tyrone company has not made public any details of the contracts or how many staff it may re-employ.
