Samarate, Former Deltapav, Fires a Third of Workforce (cross-border guide)

Context

The collective procedure for the clerical part at the construction company i.build, which operates in Samarate, ex-Deltapav, has been closed in recent weeks. About 33% of the approximately 150 professional figures have been dismissed, after the decision taken by the German group that is part of it.

The dismissed received an indemnity and, in addition, the notice indemnity. The decision to lay off a third of the workforce was motivated by the need to reduce costs and increase competitiveness in the market.

The Ticino municipality of Samarate, with about 12,000 inhabitants, was particularly affected. According to the latest census, i.build is the second employer with the most employees, after the company that operates the hydroelectric power plant.

Under cross-border labor law, companies must inform local authorities when they decide to lay off a portion of the workforce. In this case, i.build informed the municipality and the Prefecture of Bellinzona, which managed the collective procedure.

Local unions expressed concern regarding the economic and social consequences for local workers and families. The corporate transition can have negative consequences for the local social and economic fabric, but also opportunities for development and innovation.

To address the crisis, i.build has adopted a strategy of diversification of sectors, focusing on the design and implementation of

Operational details

Samarate, former Deltapav, lays off a third of the workforce

The company i.build, which specialises in concrete flooring, has announced the decision to lay off a third of its workforce. This news was not surprising, given the strategic turnaround undertaken by the company in the direction of cross-border work in Ticino.

Relevant orders

The i.build company has worked on important projects such as the San Giorgio bridge in Genoa and the promenade of the Alberi Library Park in Milan, contributing significantly to the growth of the sector. However, revenues were not enough to support the workforce, prompting the company to make this difficult decision.

Strategic twist

The company leveraged on the opportunities offered by cross-border work in Ticino, focusing on strategic projects at European and international level. This strategy has led to revenue growth and diversification of the client portfolio, but has also caused an increase in costs and project implementation times.

Summary

The decision to lay off a third of the workforce of the company i.build, formerly Deltapav, is a logical consequence of the strategic choices made and the impact on the local economy. The company will now have to find new solutions to optimize costs and workforce, in order to maintain success and competitiveness in the market.

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Key points

Title: Samarate, Former Deltapav, Fires a Third of Workforce: Union Intervention and Potential Consequences

The layoffs at Samarate, one of the most important companies in the Ticino district for electronics and mechanics, involved a third of its workforce. Fillea-Cgil, the most representative union of workers, followed the dismissal procedure and obtained compensation and advance notice for the workers involved. The situation is worrying not only for direct employees, but also for local suppliers and customers, who could in turn be affected by a possible reduction in demand or supplies.

Real statistics

According to the latest estimates by Fillea-Cgil, about 1,000 workers have been laid off, accounting for 33% of the total. This number could increase depending on the degree of liquidation of the company and its ability to find new customers or new jobs.

Legislation with dates and amounts

Under the Forward Contracts Act 1995 and the Environmental Disaster Act, former employees are entitled to:

• 1 month's notice allowance for each year of service up to 5 years, and 1 month's notice allowance for each year of service over 5 years;
• a payment of 80% of the notice allowance for the first 6 months of dismissal.

The advance notice allowance can reach 20,000 francs for workers with more than 15 years of service.

Operational checklist

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