There will be no closure of a
Naples plant belonging to home appliance giant Whirlpool and all
the workers will be guaranteed "full employment,"" Industry
Minister Luigi Di Maio said after talks with the multinational,
unions, and regional officials Tuesday.
Gilles Morel, President of Whirlpool EMEA and Executive Vice
President of Whirlpool Corporation, issued a statement saying
"Italy's strategic role has been confirmed".
"The company is strongly committed to finding a
solution...able to ensure industrial continuity and preserve
employment levels," he said.
This, he said,, would guarantee a "sustainable future for our
staff".
"In line with this pledge, I today asked Minister Luigi Di
Maio to open a table of negotiation with all the interested
parties to start discussing a solution that benefits the 412
workers in Naples".
Whirlpool for Italy CEO Luigi La Morgia said "we reiterated
the strategic nature of Italy and that we will invest 250
million euros.
"We have confirmed as requested by Minister Di Maio in the
last meeting that we are not closing the Naples site and that we
will guarantee employment."
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