MINi production has restarted in Oxford after a drop in sales even though BMW say annual sales of MINI in 2008 reached a record high
The factory's 4,500 employees had just returned to work on 5 January after an extended four-week Christmas holiday when the second break was announced. They were informed to take an extra 3 day break
BMW, which owns the factory, has said the shutdown was in response to the economic conditions.
In December 300 agency staff were told there would be no more work for them at the plant after the Christmas break.
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Mini sales in the UK fell by more than 32% in December compared to the same month in 2007 and total UK car sales were down by 11% to 2,131,795 for 2008.
All staff at the plant, including remaining agency workers, were paid their basic wages during the closure.
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