Italy: NOKIA-SIEMENS proceeds with its restructuring plan despite opposition from the Ministry of Economic development and unions

The last meeting between trade union organizations and the company's management has not changed a thing. Without regards to the opposition from the Minister of Economic Development, from trade unions and from workers, Nokia-Siemens is proceeding with its restructuring plan (see our story n°070569) which, for Italy, means a reduction of 15% of the staff. Trade unions announced new initiatives in all of the group's businesses. (Ref. 070753)
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During the September 12 meeting at the headquarters of the Ministry of Economic Development in Rome with the Minister’s representatives and representatives from national and local trade union organizations, Nokia-Siemens Italia explained the group’s reorganization plans, refusing the Minister Pierluigi Bersani’s offer to reconsider their decision. The multinational company had announced in June that it would relocate into eastern European countries, as well as in France and Germany, activity fr

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