Italian unions call one-day strike at Electrolux over job cut plan
Italian unions call one-day strike at Electrolux over job cut plan MILAN/STOCKHOLM, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Italian unions on Wednesday called a strike at Electrolux's ELUXb.ST facilities in the country on September 15, saying there had been no progress in talks with the appliances maker on a restructuring plan that includes job cuts and a plant closure.
Metalworker unions FIM, FIOM and UILM said in a joint statement that Electrolux had not withdrawn its plans for layoffs in the country or a proposal to close the kitchen hood-making facility in Cerreto, central Italy.
The strike call came after unions held two days of talks with the company at the industry ministry.
Electrolux launched a restructuring plan in May, which could impact up to 1,700 roles. The company told Reuters at the time that it intended to close the Cerreto plant.
The unions also announced a protest outside the Cerreto plant on the day of the strike.
They added that further action, including strikes, could be called if the company does not withdraw its plan for job cuts and divestment in the country.
CEO Yannick Fierling said in July that the restructuring in Italy was progressing "according to plan".
Electrolux is trying to turn round its business and restructure its global operations in the face of weak demand and cut-price competition.
The company did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
(Reporting by Giulio Piovaccari and Greta Rosen Fondahn. Editing by Mark Potter)
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