Rome, 5 Oct. (LaPresse) – Following discussions personally initiated by the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, with Ericsson’s senior management, the company has decided to withdraw the collective redundancy procedure affecting 131 workers at its Genoa office. This is according to sources at Palazzo Chigi, who note that “the dispute arose from Ericsson’s decision to initiate a collective redundancy procedure as part of a corporate reorganisation, raising concerns about the impact on employment and the future of the technology and research hub in Genoa”. “Faced with the political exploitation that had developed around the issue, with the risk of fuelling tensions at the expense of the workers,” the same sources continue, “the Prime Minister intervened personally, telephoning Ericsson’s Chief Executive, Andrea Missori. This discussion led to the company’s decision to withdraw the redundancy procedure, paving the way for a responsible solution that allows for a new phase of dialogue on Ericsson’s industrial and employment prospects in Italy.” “The Group’s decision, confirmed by the Chief Executive himself during the discussions between the company and the government, represents an important step towards overcoming the current difficulties and looking to the future of the Genoa site and the Group in Italy,” the sources conclude, emphasising that the government will continue to monitor developments in the situation, with the aim of safeguarding skilled employment and making the most of the expertise and technological assets present throughout the country.”
Ericsson: Meloni meets with company executives – redundancies at Genoa office called off
Rome, 5 Oct. (LaPresse) – Following discussions personally initiated by the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, with Ericsson’s senior management, the company has decided to withdraw the collective redundancy procedure affecting 131 workers at its Genoa office. This is according to sources at Palazzo Chigi, who note that “the dispute arose from Ericsson’s decision to initiate a collective redundancy procedure as part of a corporate reorganisation, raising concerns about the impact on employment and the future of the technology and research hub in Genoa”. “Faced with the political exploitation that had developed around the issue, with the risk of fuelling tensions at the expense of the workers,” the same sources continue, “the Prime Minister intervened personally, telephoning Ericsson’s Chief Executive, Andrea Missori. This discussion led to the company’s decision to withdraw the redundancy procedure, paving the way for a responsible solution that allows for a new phase of dialogue on Ericsson’s industrial and employment prospects in Italy.” “The Group’s decision, confirmed by the Chief Executive himself during the discussions between the company and the government, represents an important step towards overcoming the current difficulties and looking to the future of the Genoa site and the Group in Italy,” the sources conclude, emphasising that the government will continue to monitor developments in the situation, with the aim of safeguarding skilled employment and making the most of the expertise and technological assets present throughout the country.”