Whirlpool starts dismissal procedure for Naples

Whirlpool will start the collective dismissal procedure relating to the people of the Naples site on July 15 in accordance with current legislation. During the procedure, which lasts a maximum of 75 days, the workers will receive normal wages. Whirlpool makes it known in a note explaining that the company has informed the unions “of the possibility of transferring to the Cassinetta di Biandronno (Va) headquarters and, for those who will voluntarily leave the company during the procedure, a treatment economic output of 85 thousand euros “. “Due to the sharp drop in demand for washing machines produced in Naples, the plant has become unsustainable for Whirlpool”, reiterated Whirlpool in a note, recalling that it is for this reason that more than two years ago the company “began to discuss potential transition scenarios and to work with trade unions and institutional stakeholders – both national and local – in order to minimize the impact of Whirlpool’s exit from the Naples plant. As no alternative emerged, on 31 October 2020 it was terminated production at the “. For Whirlpool” site Italy remains strategic within the EMEA Region: over 280 million euros invested in the country since 2018 “. Italy, recalls the company, “hosts Whirlpool’s headquarters for the entire EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and remains a long-term strategic country for the company. Whirlpool is the largest manufacturer of household appliances in Italy, where it produces over 5 million pieces per year, of which more than 80% are exported to Europe and the world. The 6 production plants are supported by the contribution of more than 2000 suppliers based in Italy and where they are located also four Research and Development centers “.