This came up again in the news as the #Inquest from HM #Coroner has concluded

Although I only met him once I'm still gutted this happened and I didn't keep in touch with him - we'd chatted about social media marketing and getting more pictures of work in progress online - but his shop always seemed busy , I felt awkward about randomly calling him or turning up there (if I didn't have any cars to actually be repaired) as it was taking up time that wouldn't be revenue generating and everyone in #automotive round here seems rushed off their feet, but I guess this shows how quickly ruthless #capitalism can turn a dream #career in to a nightmare (there seems to be less private work for #bodyshops and #insurers make them jump through many hoops for lower rates)

https://archive.ph/Op4Qf

This is a great shame - Chris did a really good job fixing the aftermath of a large stone thrown up by a lorry on the a A14 clouting the bonnet of my old Polo - it had lifted 10mm of paint and caused a big dent!), he even gave me a lift home after I dropped off the car (and again when it was ready to be collected). I wish i'd kept in touch with him more, but you generally try to drive in such a way that avoids having to use #bodyshops too much!

I was surprised to learn the business was suffering financial problems, as like most bodyshops it always seemed to be busy and I assumed the sporadically updated social media was simply because they were busy repairing peoples cars!

#automotive #Suffolk #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealrh

https://archive.ph/ziEg8

corriere.it by Christian Benna
L'allarme dei sindacati: «A Mirafiori cassa finita per 250 operai»

I sindacati a Stellantis: «Non c’è lavoro, serve altra cig alle Carrozzerie». Preoccupazioni anche in Iveco e Mopar

Translated:
The alarm of the unions: "Mirafiori layoff finished for 250 workers"

To Stellantis unions: "There is no work, more layoffs are needed at the Body Shops." Concerns also in Iveco and Mopar.

#Stellantis #BodyShops #Iveco #Mopar #Mirafiori
https://torino.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/24_novembre_13/l-allarme-dei-sindacati-a-mirafiori-cassa-finita-per-250-operai-b8b3cfd0-2138-4702-a9a6-780feb881xlk.shtml

L'allarme dei sindacati: «A Mirafiori cassa finita per 250 operai»

I sindacati a Stellantis: «Non c’è lavoro, serve altra cig alle Carrozzerie». Preoccupazioni anche in Iveco e Mopar

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