dpa Plant closure in Antwerp
01/21/2010
He threw O pel boss Nick Reilly in a communication suggests economically senseless action and open breach of contract.
GM rejects Belgian state aid
A small off-road vehicle of the brand originally intended for Antwerp should now be like the larger Antara at General Motor s are produced in Korea. The Antwerp employees had already waived 26 million euros annually for the contract since 2007. In addition, the Flemish government has promised half a billion euros in state aid, which GM has now rejected.
Studies by the European Workers' Forum and Opel management have shown that it makes more sense to keep Antwerp open, explained Franz. For the now planned closure, Reilly had to take out millions in loans that were missing for necessary investments and the development of new markets.
No location benefits from the plant closure
In a certain period of time, the other plants could also be affected. 'Not a single work will profit. On the contrary: it is a defeat for all of us,' said Einenkel.
The Belgian colleagues will continue to fight for Antwerp to survive.
