Twelve Cupcakes’ Sudden Closure Leaves 80 Workers Jobless; Union Slams ‘Unacceptable’ Abrupt Notice
The decision by bakery chain Twelve Cupcakes to cease operations was made without advance notice, the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU) said on Thursday (Oct 30), criticising the sudden move as "completely unacceptable and unfair" to workers.
About 80 employees have been affected, including rank-and-file workers, executives and managers.
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In a media statement, the FDAWU said it was only informed of the closure on Wednesday, on the same day as the company’s announcement to its workers.
"The union strongly objects to the business owner’s complete lack of prior consultation and advance notice of their decision," said FDAWA, adding that despite being a unionised company, the business owner did not engage the union early to discuss alternatives or support measures for its workers.
"While the business owner's final decision may have been a commercial one, its execution was not only irresponsible but also lacked due process," it said.
Photo: Instagram/Twelve Cupcakes
Twelve Cupcakes was founded in 2011 by former radio DJ Daniel Ong and his then-wife Jaime Teo. Following their divorce in 2016, Ong and Teo sold the company to India-based conglomerate Dhunseri Group.
“The sudden notice is completely unacceptable and unfair to both the workers and the union," said FDAWU General Secretary Sankaradass.
He added that FDAWU has called on the appointed liquidator to collaborate with the union on workers' claims.
Source: CNA/ec(gs)
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