(ANSA) - Rome, June 25 - There will be no closure of a
Naples plant that Whirlpool is winding down and all the workers
will be guaranteed "full employment,"" Industry Minister Luigi
Di Maio said after talks with the multinational, unions, and
regional officials Tuesday.
Gilles Morel, President of Whirlpool EMEA and Executive Vice
President of Whirlpool Corporation, issued a statement saying
"Italy's strategic role has been confirmed".
"The company is strongly committed to finding a
solution...able to ensure industrial continuity and preserve
employment levels," he said.
This, he said,, would guarantee a "sustainable future for our
staff".
"In line with this pledge, I today asked Minister Luigi Di
Maio to open a table of negotiation with all the interested
parties to start discussing a solution that benefits the 412
workers in Naples".
No Whirlpool closure, no jobs lost
Strategic role of Italy confirmed says Morel