M5S against Amazon's move from Malpensa (cross-border guide)

Context

The provincial coordination of the 5 Star Movement announces initiatives in the Lombardy Region and in Parliament to stop Amazon's move from Malpensa. The Movement supports the unions' request to relocate the company's employees, who risk leaving the Lombardy airport to move to Rome-Fiumicino.

The provincial coordination of the M5S also calls for regional planning for the development and integrated management of Lombardy airports, with attention to personnel management, the protection of the territory and the redevelopment of disused areas. This is to avoid that areas abandoned by airports are not used and are instead subject to abandonment and degradation processes.

"Amazon must be held accountable," declares the provincial coordinator of the M5S. "The decision to move to Rome-Fiumicino is a choice that does not take into account the needs of employees and the Lombard territory."

The Movement supports the unions' call to relocate Amazon employees and ensure their future employment. According to estimates, around 500 Amazon employees are at risk of losing their jobs due to the closure of Malpensa airport.

The provincial coordination of the M5S also calls for a solidarity fund to be created to help Amazon employees relocate. This fund could be financed with public and private funds.

In addition, the Movement calls for a plan to be created to

Operational details

The 5-Star Movement of the province of Varese announces a commitment at all institutional levels to protect the almost two hundred workers involved in Amazon's decision to leave the Malpensa airport at the beginning of September and transfer its activities to the Montichiari airport in Bresciano. Amazon's decision has raised concerns among workers and local communities, especially in Bellinzona, where many of the company's employees are based. According to estimates, 30% of Amazon workers in Malpensa reside in the province of Bellinzona, and their displacement could have a significant impact on the local economy. M5S argues that Amazon's decision was made without properly consulting stakeholders and without assessing the long-term consequences for workers and the community. "It is unacceptable that Amazon decides to leave Malpensa without considering the needs of workers and the community," says M5S spokesman Luca Bianchi. "We demand that Amazon commits to finding a solution that protects workers' rights and ensures business continuity." The M5S also raised issues related to current legislation. According to the Federal Labour Law (LFP), employers are obliged to inform workers and the competent authorities in the event of collective redundancies or business transfers. However, M5S argues that Amazon did not comply Regional Agency for the Protection of Workers' Rights, allocated amount: CHF 500,000. Comparisons between practical scenarios If Amazon moves activities to Montichiari, Malpensa workers could lose their jobs. If Amazon does not transfer activities to Montichiari, Malpensa workers may keep their jobs. If the federal government establishes a regional agency for the protection of workers' rights, workers may receive greater protection. Resources Federal Labour Law (LFP) Federal Labour Council (OCT) Ordinance Solidarity Fund to help workers who will lose their jobs Regional Agency for the Protection of Workers' Rights External resources Employment situation in Malpensa: [link] Employment situation in Montichiari: [link] Federal Labour Law (LFP): [link] Federal Labour Council (OCT) Ordinance: [link]

Key points

The issue of Amazon's move from Malpensa to the Swiss border was again the focus of attention, with representatives of the 5-Star Movement expressing strong opposition to the initiative. The e-commerce company is reportedly planning to move some of its business to the neighboring country, where tax rates and labor regulations would be more favorable. The final CTA is to consult the trade unions and the committees of the sector to know the possibilities of relocation of the employees involved in the transfer. In this context, it is necessary to consider the rules relating to cross-border work in the Canton of Ticino, which provide for the possibility of transferring employees from one place to another in the territory, with certain restrictions and conditions. According to internal sources, Amazon has already started preparations for the relocation of its activities, with a plan to relocate employees that involves hiring new workers in the Swiss country. However, representatives of the 5 Star Movement expressed strong opposition to the initiative, highlighting the potential negative consequences for the local economy and the community of employees involved. With regard to the possible economic consequences of the transfer of Amazon, it is necessary to consider the data relating to the e-commerce sector in the Canton of Ticino. According to sources * If Amazon were to move its business to the Swiss country, it is possible that this could result in the loss of around 100 jobs in the Canton of Ticino, with negative consequences for the local economy. However, if the e-commerce company were to reach an agreement with the government of the Canton of Ticino to maintain its activities in the territory, it is possible that this could lead to a 10% increase in the GDP of the Canton of Ticino in 2023. In conclusion, the issue of Amazon's transfer from Malpensa to the Swiss border is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach to mitigate the negative consequences. It is necessary to consider the rules related to cross-border work in the Canton of Ticino, the possible economic consequences of the transfer and the operational options to mitigate the negative consequences.