Original sentence: An audit in August 2008 was followed by an announcement in Feb 2009 that ASIC production would cease in fab 7 and the site would be up for sale.Fab 7 site in Rousset, France has gone on an indefinite strike since the 17th November 2009 following earlier strikes between September 2008 and March 2009.The present issue concerns the future of fab 7 and the previously negotiated redundancy plans in March 2009 both which according to workers and unions will no longer be honored
Edited sentence: At present the fab 7 site in Rousset France has gone on an indefinite strike since the 17th November 2009 following numerous strikes between September 2008 and March 2009.Having explained the above its not surprising that there is a very uncertain trust relationship between management and workers.The de facto from the management was to do an audit in August 2008 followed by  an announcement  in Feb 2009  by management  that ASIC production would cease in fab 7 and the site would be up for sale.The present issue concerns the future of fab 7 and the previously negotiated redundancy plans in March 2009 both which according to workers and unions will no longer be honored and therefore adds to their increased frustration and uncertainty