The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing (22 - 23) Manufacture of rubber, plastic and non-metallic minerals 23.4 - Manufacture of other porcelain and ceramic products 23.42 - Manufacture of ceramic sanitary fixtures
176 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
4 May 2009
Employment effect (start)
1 October 2009
Foreseen end date
31 December 2009
Description
The company Ceramicas Gala, in Burgos, has announced the dismissal of 176 workers, which represents close to 40% of the staff that currently stands at 440 employees. Yesterday the company presented a Redundancy Procedure in which it justified the measure in the important drop recorded in the production of sanitary fittings, drop that in turn is a consequence of the crisis in the construction sector. Representatives of the company's Works Council have not made any statements, alleging that a negotiation period with management is set to start in a few days, in which the idea is to minimise to a maximum the proposal of eliminating the work posts.
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