Mobilization of EGF Funds for Polish Chemical Workers

Summary

The European Parliament approves financial support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to assist workers in Poland affected by chemical industry redundancies.
10 20.03.2015
Other
economy
social policy
employment and working conditions

Key points

  • The European Parliament has approved the mobilization of funds to support workers in Poland affected by industrial changes.
  • The specific case involves 615 redundancies at the Zachem chemical company and its suppliers.
  • The application meets the necessary legal criteria for receiving financial assistance from the fund.
  • The layoffs were caused by global competition, as chemical production has shifted significantly toward Asian markets.
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