Bread manufacturer Gardenia Foods retrenched 141 employees as it shuts down production at its Pandan Loop manufacturing facility and shifts bakery operations to Johor Bahru.The move, announced on Wednesday (May 20), comes as it seeks «to enhance operational efficiency and maintain competitiveness amid an increasingly challenging global environment».In a joint media release with the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU), Gardenia said production at its Pandan Loop facility will cease on June 30.Employees were informed of the decision during an internal meeting on Wednesday morning. FDAWU representatives were present to address concerns from affected workers and explain the support measures available.Union and NTUC support for workersFDAWU and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) said they were informed of the restructuring exercise ahead of the public announcement, allowing the union to work with the company on retrenchment terms and employment support. Read more