"If we had a magic wand we would like to transfer all employees in a breath from its present site Pederobba in Lugano.
And again: "We will do everything to find a solution for all: there will, in the spirit and principles of VF Corporation, a solution for everyone."
So Dr. Valseschini, November 19, 2009, presented to the astonished listeners the decision to close the Italian branch and to centralize the activities of the brand The North Face at the headquarters of VF Corporation in Switzerland .
After three months of negotiations, the submission of tenders individual to individual resources, the definition of social, shared the signature on the agreement with the social partners, is in some doubt arises about the "magic" of the company, that the principles which underpin it.
Regarding the transfer of part of the business in Lugano, the suspicion emerges that the Corporation intends to bring in Canton Ticino only a few selected resource persons and personnel of the departments concerned.
It offers many proposals are not appropriate to the cost of living and levels of compensation paid to already working at the Swiss headquarters.
Indeed, in several cases, the income would be received, after subtracting various costs that those who live 500 kilometers from home should support, would be distinctly lower than at present.
Furthermore, with reference to the social plan, as made available to the Corporation, if at first glance may seem a surprising amount, is decidedly low, whereas the Italy The North Face is closing the site after Pederobba yet another year ending with positive balance (there are rumors of growth for 2009 to two digits), and that this amount will be divided among a number of very high.
In contrast to the statements made by top management, and reported in various press organs, at present only a few resources appear determined to continue their adventure in Switzerland.
If this really happens, the list of redundancies will grow exponentially.
If this really happens, the list of redundancies will grow exponentially.
Employees feel a degree of ingratitude by the company against them, considering what they have given and are still giving to the Corporation (ed no time to strike was made from the start of negotiations).
The magic wand was actually used by The North Face Italy, but not to transfer all the resources in Switzerland, but in a few months to wreck the climate within the company and bring in people a strong sense of dejection and disappointment.
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