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The York Remploy factory is one of 43 that have been listed for closure in is being calling an 'act of industrial sabotage'. Workers in all 83 factories are being balloted for strike action.

Responding to today's announcement of 43 Remploy factory closures Phil Davies, Secretary of the trade union consortium said, "This is an act of industrial sabotage which the government and the reemploy board of directors are trying to impose on disabled people and their families.