FLASH
Shkruar nga PamfletiThe Confederation of Trade Unions of Albania has reacted to the throwing of 500 employees on the streets by the Turks of KURUM.
The statement states that for 25 years this company, like many other businesses or employers, have been the privileged ones of every government.
KSSH said that the "rabbit" sleeps elsewhere, emphasizing that Kurum is unable to face the price of iron, but the investments have been deliberate for unfair benefits.
"KSSH thinks and is convinced that the "rabbit" sleeps somewhere else. First, the company "Kurum International" sha is unorganized, unstructured and unable to cope with the world situation of the price of iron and its waste and slag, where China is greatly influencing the price increase. The ongoing investments, especially those of the lamination factory, have been unsuccessful and probably inflated on purpose for unfair benefits" , the response states.
Full reaction of KSSH:
Pronunciation of KSSH regarding the situation created in labor relations in the company "Kurum International" sha Elbasan.
The Confederation of Trade Unions of Albania in fulfillment of its mission, the statute and the labor legislation in force nationally and internationally ratified by our country is following closely and closely the situation created these days regarding the labor relations in the company "Kurum International" I said.
Regarding the public notices for the termination of the employment contract for 500 employees, we explain that this has not happened to date. KSSH denounces the employer's attempts to talk with leaders or groups of employees without proper legal legitimacy and without legal representation in union, local or national structures.
KSSH informs the public and all the employees of the company "Kurum International" that, just like in 2002, 2008, 2016 or in 2021, KSSH will be on their side and in their dignified representation and professional advocacy.
Currently, since the beginning of August, this company has gone through the repair of the steel factory and these days the rolling mill has been partially suspended, this suddenly and unplanned. By agreement between the parties, the employees are taking their annual vacations until the end of this month.
KSSH is consulting closely with state structures and is preparing its legal and professional capacities to face any unexpected events which are apparently unavoidable, such as "collective dismissal" or immediate movement of the employer in the direction of the CCA or the court to change the active regime or to go into bankruptcy intentionally.
KSSH thinks and is convinced that the "rabbit" sleeps somewhere else. First, the company "Kurum International" sha is unorganized, unstructured and unable to cope with the world situation of the price of iron and its waste and slag, where China is greatly influencing the price increase. Subsequent investments, especially those of the rolling mill, have been unsuccessful and perhaps deliberately inflated for unfair benefits.
Secondly, the company "Kurum International" must understand that the time has come when it can no longer be manipulated with workers' rights or economic freedom in our country. This company must be prepared to cope with the success and reformation of our society in the system of justice and good governance within the framework of the opening of our country and its European standardization in every field.
For 25 years, this company, like many other businesses or employers, has been the privileged of every government. The gullible governments of 2002 that forgave the oxygen and lime factories, of 2007 that approved the making of dubious investments for production capacity of 550,000 tons/year or in 2010, 700,00 tons/year.
The VAT refund in 2012 of 4 hydropower plants as "strategic privatization". Without forgetting the ROT concession contract of 2013 for the Cërrik refinery, etc. These clearly show the tangent and political influences of the Albanian governments in the future, evaluating this company as pampered and favored.
KSSH continues to be aware of the bankruptcy situation announced by this company in 2016, as well as the questionable diversification of its portfolio in minerals and energy. This situation is turning every day before our eyes. The failure to provide information and the failure to pronounce for the public by the company as well as by the responsible state structures increases our suspicion on the deliberate manipulation of this situation.
KSSH calls on the workers of Elbasan but also on all citizens to increase their vigilance and have faith in the trade unions as their loyal advocates. Not to be manipulated or divided by any pseudo-unionist charlatan or state employees and leaders of any instance, or any bones thrown by the employer as a compromise on their backs.
For the above, KSSH is urgently consulting with international trade union structures, especially the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) as well as the Economic and Social Council (EESC) of the European Union in order to receive all the necessary assistance and to cope with any circumstances we may soon find ourselves in.
Lini një Përgjigje