The sources said Nokia employees have been called to a meeting with management Thursday to discuss production issues. They said the company may decide to reduce production and cut back on staff.

“Nokia employees in Jucu have been called to a meeting with management Thursday morning. The agenda include production issues that have to do with the company’s strategy. Talks will focus on economic decisions and mobile phone output in Jucu might be reduced, which would lead to a large number of layoffs,” the sources said.

They added several suppliers of the local Nokia plant have been told to halt deliveries for a few days.

Nokia employs over 3,000 people in its plant in Jucu.