Châtel-Saint-Denis: Samvaz staff on strike

About fifteen employees of the Samvaz company went on strike on Friday morning at the Châtel-Saint-Denis (FR) factory. Consequently, dedicated to the work of wood and whose closure was announced in March. Meanwhile, The strikers are demanding a better social plan. Meanwhile, – Châtel-saint-denis: samvaz staff strike

(Keystone-ATS) “The management of the company always refuses to offer its employees a worthy and honest social plan,” said Unia in a press release. The union notes that management made a final proposal on Thursday. but châtel-saint-denis: samvaz staff strike that it was deemed “extremely shocking” by the employees, who decided to go on strike “for an indefinite period until satisfactory results. »»

After a consultation procedure. the company Samvaz had confirmed in March the closure of its Bois de Châtel-St-Denis factory, resulting in the loss of 33 jobs.

This decision was justified by an unfavorable situation in the wood sector and the pressure of foreign competition. The Samvaz metal factory, which represents most of its activities, is not affected by this measure.

Several proposals refused

In a press release. Samvaz’s management said “regretting” that no agreement could be reached for the employees concerned, “despite several successive proposals of social plans made on a voluntary basis. »»

The company also wishes to recall “that it was not required to offer a social plan. but that its repeated efforts testify to its sincere desire to support employees impacted in a fair and responsible manner. »»

châtel-saint-denis: samvaz staff strike