Support for Redundant Goodyear Workers in Germany

Summary

The European Parliament approves a financial contribution to support 646 redundant workers at Goodyear in Germany, helping them reintegrate into the labor market following structural changes caused by globalization.
10 28.03.2018
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economy
social policy
public finance and budget policy
employment and working conditions

Key points

  • The European Parliament has approved financial support for 646 workers made redundant at the Goodyear plant in Germany.
  • The approved financial contribution from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund is EUR 2,165,231.
  • The decision is based on the fact that the redundancies were caused by major structural changes in world trade patterns.
  • Support measures for workers include upskilling, business start-up advice, job search assistance, and training allowances.
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