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Bob Blocksidge says the reason given by management for pursuing the change in working conditions is to reduce cost and to maximise efficiency, despite a £139m trading profit.
GKN operates in 17 countries across Europe, employing around 28,000 people in more than 60 manufacturing facilities.
A British business originally established in 1759, the UK remains home to their global headquarters.
The Aerospace division has a site in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight.