The management of the Genk plant was satisfied after 71.7% of the workers approved, on Friday night, the social plans signed by the trade unions last week. In the carmaker's subcontracting firms, a majority of workers also ratified the draft social agreement they received. With this agreement, the Mondeo, S-Max and Galaxy models should be produced again starting on Monday and until the end of 2014, when the site should close. The agreement provides for a single bonus for 'continuing work,' incentives to voluntary leave as well as early retirement. (Ref. 130183)
Wide consensus creating a surprise. Trade unions at Ford Genk and its providers were surprised with the outcome of the vote for the social plan, which received majority approval, and are relieved that quiet is going to come back to the site, as Gert Steegmans, secretary of the ACLVB/CGSLB liberal union, said. He also rejoiced that “things are now clear for every worker.” “We were definitely not expecting as many yes votes” acknowledged Hasan Duzgun, his colleague at SML (supplier). Besides,
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