Amazon does not show up in Prefecture: a matter of company policy (cross-border guide)

Context

In a nutshell

• Amazon did not appear at the table convened on Wednesday, August 12 in the Prefecture of Varese to address the occupational consequences of the transfer of cargo activities from Malpensa to Montichiari airport. - The motivation indicated by the company is linked to its own "company policy". - The table was convened to discuss the future of about 190 workers of MLE, a supplier company that manages the order in Malpensa and who risk losing their jobs with the displacement of activities.

Case Details

The transfer of cargo activities from Malpensa to Montichiari is an Amazon project that has raised many concerns among workers and trade unions. The Mle company, which manages the order in Malpensa, risks losing 100% of its contract with Amazon, which is estimated to be worth around 8.5 million euros per year. This means that around 190 workers could lose their jobs.

The CGIL union stated that “Amazon has never clarified the reasons for this transfer and has never provided clear information on employee relocation projects.” The union also criticized Amazon's corporate policy, which appears to give no weight to the employment consequences of the move.

The consequences for the territory

The transfer of cargo activities from Malpensa to Montichiari could have negative consequences for the territory.

Operational details

Key facts

• What: Amazon did not show up at the table convened in the Prefecture in Varese. - When: Wednesday, August 12. - Where: Prefecture in Varese. - Who: Amazon. - Amount: Not applicable.

Amazon's recent announcement of its decision not to participate in the table convened in the Prefecture in Varese has created some clamor in the Ticino community. According to sources close to the Prefecture, the company justified its decision with matters of company policy.

Amazon was reportedly supposed to attend the table to discuss the details of the industrial development plan of the Canton of Ticino, in particular with reference to the Lugano area. However, the company decided not to participate, justifying its decision with matters of company policy.

The industrial development plan of the Canton of Ticino was approved in 2020 with an expenditure of 10 million Swiss francs. The objective of the plan is to promote the industrial development of the Canton of Ticino, in particular in the Lugano area, through the attraction of new businesses and the creation of new jobs.

Amazon's decision not to attend the table created some buzz in the Ticino community. According to sources close to the Prefecture, the company was supposed to attend the table to discuss the details of the industrial development plan of the Canton of Ticino.

Amazon was reportedly due to attend the table to discuss the following

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Key points

Amazon does not show up in Prefecture: a matter of company policy

The Filt CGIL union said Amazon's absence made the meeting "de facto interlocutory", preventing it from directly verifying possible solutions. The trade unions have requested to evaluate relocation opportunities in the other Amazon activities present in the territory, if there are employment needs compatible with the experience and professionalism of the employees involved. >"We cannot accept that artificial intelligence replaces workers," union secretary Filt CGIL said.

According to union estimates, around 350 workers were affected by the closure of Amazon's Malpensa hub, including 200 permanent employees. The closure of the hub was motivated by Amazon's decision to move logistics activities to another location closer to the Milan distribution centre.

The union requested to evaluate relocation opportunities in other Amazon activities in the territory, such as Amazon's headquarters in Bellinzona, which employs about 100 people. However, the union also stressed that relocation cannot take place at any cost and that it is necessary to assess whether the tasks and skills of the employees involved are compatible with the needs of other Amazon businesses.

The union also requested to evaluate the possibility of creating a fund of

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Source: varesenews.it