THE McVitie’s factory in the East End of Glasgow is planned to close, in a move that was branded as “devastating” for workers. Pladis, the global snacking company, revealed the proposal today, subject to a “full and meaningful consultation” with employees at the Tollcross site. A factory worker – who did not wish to be named – said the workers were told the news eight hours into a 12-hour shift and added workers were “crying” as they left the building. She added: “They turned off all the plants and took us to the warehouse to announce the closure. “The workforce was gutted as it was so sudden.”