The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing Manufacture Of Basic Metal And Fabricated Metal Products Manufacture Of Basic Metals 24.42 - Aluminium production
136 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
5 May 2014
Employment effect (start)
19 July 2014
Foreseen end date
20 July 2014
Description
Sapa, a producer of aluminum extrusions, announced that it will cut 136 jobs when it closes its plant in Priverno. According to the sources, the management said that the closure is due to significant economic losses; however the trade unions believe that the group is planning to concentrate its activities in other Italian plants.
The sources note that negotiations are currently underway between the company, trade unions and local government officials. These negotiations will last for 75 days. According to the sources, many workers are unhappy with the trade unions for not taking action against the job losses sooner. Some workers have declared their intention to appoint a delegate to participate in the consultations with the company.
Sources
21 May 2014: Latina Today
12 May 2014: Il corriere della sera
12 May 2014: Corriere di Latina
6 May 2014: Latina Today
Citation
Eurofound (2014), Sapa, Internal restructuring in Italy, factsheet number 77105, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/77105.
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