‘There are so many jobs going — it’s very hard’

TYCO staff knew their jobs were on the line — but few arriving for yesterday’s briefing were aware of the bombshell that was about to be dropped.

There had been talk of 200 job losses since last month’s review was confirmed. But staff were shocked when told 320 of the total 340-strong workforce will lose their jobs in the next 12 months.

Most of the cars leaving the Bishopstown facility after the briefing were family cars — cars with baby seats, driven by young parents with mortgages and other financial commitments.