Workers are striking at the Danone factory in Spain due to the closure of the plant
Source: The DairyNews
Workers Vote Overwhelmingly for 11-Day Strike at Danone's Closing Yogurt Factory in Spain
In a decisive move, employees at Danone's soon-to-be-shuttered yogurt manufacturing facility in Parets del Vallès, located north of Barcelona, have voted overwhelmingly in favor of an 11-day strike. According to reports from Spanish business publication El Economista, approximately 80% of the workforce supported the industrial action, which is scheduled to unfold from March 16 to March 27.
The multinational company, Danone, officially announced the closure of the Parets del Vallès site in January, citing the move as a component of a local rationalization strategy aimed at enhancing brand competitiveness and achieving industrial efficiency. The decision, affecting 157 workers, has prompted strong dissent among the affected personnel.
Danone expressed its respect for the workers' right to mobilize as a form of protest against the impending closure. The company emphasized its commitment to engaging in dialogue with the workforce, stating, "Negotiations continue to move forward, and we are confident that we will be able to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement as soon as possible."
As the strike looms, tensions between the workers and the French giant persist, underscoring the challenges in finding common ground amidst the proposed cessation of activities at the plant.
The multinational company, Danone, officially announced the closure of the Parets del Vallès site in January, citing the move as a component of a local rationalization strategy aimed at enhancing brand competitiveness and achieving industrial efficiency. The decision, affecting 157 workers, has prompted strong dissent among the affected personnel.
Danone expressed its respect for the workers' right to mobilize as a form of protest against the impending closure. The company emphasized its commitment to engaging in dialogue with the workforce, stating, "Negotiations continue to move forward, and we are confident that we will be able to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement as soon as possible."
As the strike looms, tensions between the workers and the French giant persist, underscoring the challenges in finding common ground amidst the proposed cessation of activities at the plant.