The 200 employees in that place were offered a choice between the plants in Arad and Bistrita-Nasaud, which need staff, if they want to keep their jobs.
Wages in the automotive wiring manufacturing business are among the lowest in the industry, with employees in many factories receiving the minimum wage, to which the employer adds meal vouchers and possible bonuses.
“As you know, the world economy has undergone significant changes in recent times due to the global geopolitical situation. All these events have led to economic contractions in several sectors,” Leoni said in a press release.
The car manufacturing market is also affected in terms of distribution routes, but also in terms of decreasing production, which leads to low demand for parts. Also, car manufacturers have to make the transition from petrol and diesel engines to hybrids and electrics, but subsidies for electric cars have decreased in all European countries, which does not encourage their sale, Leoni added.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)