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Am Swarovski-Standort in Wattens werden derzeit 1000 Arbeitsplätze abgebaut.
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Wattens – The Tyrol Chamber of Labor once again criticizes the Swarovski crystal company for its dismissal methods. “I have rarely seen anything so flat,” Chamber of Labor Speaker Erwin Zangerl said in a broadcast on Wednesday. Employees must be informed of their dismissal through large screens. “The names of those who can stay are in a green field.” you have to go in red, “he reported.
“Outwardly you act socially, inwardly you show your true face,” judged Zangerl, who also criticized the fact that employees are “subjected to massive pressure.” Swarovski offered to cut working hours “to save the company.” However, the Chamber of Labor cautioned against accepting it. Instead, those affected should go to the camera. “This does not imply any legal protection of the workplace,” he said. black AK boss.
ÖGB Tirol stunned by methods
The Tyrol trade union federation was also stunned on Wednesday by the firing methods at Swarovski. Writing the names of employees in green and red fields is “a shame and a complaint,” according to ÖGB Tyrolean state president Philip Wohlgemuth.
“The management of the company has not only been unable to provide answers to many key questions for months, but with this action it has finally been eliminated. In any case, social responsibility and gratitude towards employees looks different. How you can run a traditional supposedly social company in such a senseless and irresponsible way is completely incomprehensible, ”says Wohlgemuth.
According to the ÖGB and the unions, the offer to reduce working hours should not be accepted hastily. “We stand by those affected with advice and actions,” said the ÖGB.
Group admits possible executive mistakes
The company again noted that only preliminary briefings were held with employees on Monday. The head of the group admitted: “If a manager has failed in a department, the management of the company regrets it.”
It was emphasized that employees “were not informed of upcoming changes via screen” prior to the discussions. They maintain “an honest, careful and respectful interaction with the employees,” he said. (TT.com, WHAT)
