Slut will close factory It’s in the town of Alicante VergerAs reported by CC OO this Thursday, after the management of the food group itself conveyed this to staff last Wednesday. Factory currently employs approximately 90 peopleBy union and dedicated to manufacturing. toast bread And Takis.
These are the facilities With a history of more than fifty yearsBecause old Ortiz factory and became one reference for the regionIt makes its living from tourism and lacks “core” industrial activity, according to the union organisation.
Based on the communication of those responsible for the company, thirty day negotiation period Where CC OO will try to find the “best solution for the workforce.” Its goal would be to defend employment and activity and add resources for the same.
Hours after hearing the news, the union held a meeting. workers counciland staff approved the assembly of a calendar. mobilizationsTo prevent shutdown if necessary. According to the statement made by the union, during the meeting the staff made it clear to Bimbo management that “they will not make their job easier and will oppose this process.”
Thus, they state that they do not understand the decision taken by CC OO’s Grupo Bimbo. By confirming this production had fallen On the roasting line, the union has repeatedly asked the management about the state of the factory, and according to those in charge, they are of the opinion that it does not make sense to take action now, as the message of calm has always been conveyed to the staff. “the most traumatic decision.” Food company a year and a half ago Its facility in Paracuellos has already closedIn Madrid.
Unity Showed rejection of Grupo Bimbo’s strategy He decided to evacuate the contents of the Alicante factory and was convinced that it was possible to continue production in El Verger. The union understands that maintaining activity and employment is not incompatible with recent policies Opening of the Takis production line at the Santa Perpètua factory (Barcelona).
The CCOO executive at Grupo Bimbo will meet in the coming days to analyze the situation that led to the closure decision and propose support measures.