New Proposal Shaped by Siro Grain Group for Castilla y León Jobs
A new, enhanced proposal is being prepared by Aphendis Y David Enson Kempner and partners, following the completion of the prior plan. The aim is to support the 1,700 jobs tied to Siro Grain Group in Castilla y León and to present a robust path forward under the group’s leadership.
The government in Spain, through the Ministry of Industry and Trade, is set to transmit the revised proposal to the works council and to the company during a scheduled Madrid meeting. This step follows a period of intense preparation and collaboration among regional authorities, the company, and national agencies to align on a viable plan that can sustain employment and economic activity in the region.
Earlier discussions in Valladolid featured a broad presence from the Siro works council, the company leadership, and regional authorities, including the Junta de Castilla y León, along with delegates from the Agriculture, Industry and Economy portfolios and representatives from the national government. The gathering reflected a concerted effort to reach a common understanding about the future of the site and its workforce.
At 15:30, the works council reported a call from the government. Although the council was not formally invited to the afternoon session at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Employment, the council urged the investment group to travel to Madrid to listen to the ministry’s forthcoming proposal. The meeting in Valladolid had to be paused with the expectation that the discussion would resume in Madrid.
Outside the ministry doors, some workers waiting for a bus rented by the Government Delegation expressed a resolute wish to move the discussion from the works council to Madrid, hoping this would advance a resolution that would secure jobs and fair wages. The mood underscored a practical concern: tangible employment protections are essential for families and communities dependent on Siro’s operations.
In Valladolid, the factory’s spokespeople emphasized that there was no formal transfer proposal on the table yet, noting that the Spanish government had scheduled new talks in Madrid where the ministry would present a fresh plan to the investment group. Alfredo Alonso, speaking on behalf of the works council, indicated the need for concrete elements to guarantee job security and a living wage for workers, while conceding limited knowledge about the exact terms of the upcoming proposal.
Meanwhile, the Junta de Castilla y León welcomed the intent to bring a new proposal forward. Carlos Fernandez Carriedo, the minister responsible for economy and finance, highlighted the ongoing collaboration among the board of directors and all parties to hold a productive meeting similar to those in prior days. He stressed the importance of a balanced approach that respects both regional interests and national economic priorities.
When questioned about the Madrid meeting that had been scheduled to follow Valladolid’s session, Carriedo chose not to draw conclusions. He refrained from commenting on whether achieving the goal of protecting Siro would be a strategic objective of the ministry and the government, noting that the board did not know the exact content of the proposed plan. He did, however, imply that the forthcoming proposal could be more favorable than earlier ones, while stressing the need for prudent evaluation and assumption of responsibility by all parties involved.
Carriedo concluded with a practical note: the focus is on solutions rather than photos or optics, and credit was given to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for coordinating the initiative that could secure a viable investment proposal for Siro and its workforce. The emphasis remained on transparent negotiation, shared commitments, and concrete steps toward preserving the jobs and livelihoods connected to this important operation.