Corus signs learning agreement to improve staff skills

Corus has signed a learning agreement with unions to establish a framework for increasing its employees' skills.

The agreement, which has been signed between the steel producer and unions Community and the Amicus section of Unite will establish a framework for increasing employees' skills levels through workplace learning.

Bob Guildford, director of S&C Corus Tubes, said: "This is the second agreement signed within Corus' UK businesses and also demonstrates how the unions and Corus work together to bring real benefit to its employees. Developing our people's skills is good for the individual and the business, enabling us to stay competitive in a global market."