Protest at the meat manufacturer
Animex food released 24 full -time full -time employees. Instead, he hired cheaper employees from Asia and Ukraine through agencies. Trade unionists and employees They protested this decision On Wednesday, May 7 in front of AGRYF headquarters in Szczecin, one of the Animex Food meat plants.
Exemptions of long -term employees
– Jurek He worked 42 years in AGRYF. Grzesiu survived the release so much that He got his healthheals. He cannot accept what meets him after several dozen years of work – said Dariusz Głogowski, chairman of the NSZZ “Solidarność” Association at the “AGRYF” meat plant. Mr. Jerzy adds in an interview with your radio that He was not on vacation for 18 years medical, and when it was necessary to stay longer, it was not a problem.
I have always tried to be reliable and loyal. Everything was fine, until suddenly, without any prejudice, I got a notice. This is how people are treated now … And yet it was my first and only company. All life in one place
– says Mr. Jerzy.
Dangerous work
Employees say that in AGRYF There was no need Reduction of full -time jobs, the company did not pass the losses that year, nor does it include in it. They add that if the plant wants to look for savings, then it should reduce employment of people from the agency mediation. Trade unionists emphasize that they have nothing against foreigners, it is only about that to be employed full -time. They currently employ their agency, thanks to which employees are cheaper, and for this They work for 12-14 hours daily. – It is not safe – says Dariusz Głogowski.
Staff situation in AGRYF
AGRYF employed 900 people, including Ukrainian citizens, who constitute 1/3 or maybe half of the employees, says Głogowski. In addition, another 100 people are employed through the agency. – employees from external companies work on Order contracts. They work for several hours a day, they are formally employed, but realistically do the same work, What do we. All the time we fight that these people have employment contracts, However, external companies benefit from regulations that allow them to save at the expense of employees and pay them as little as possible – says the trade unionist in an interview with your radio.
Protesters' postulates
Two years ago, 1,200 people worked at the plant, but layoffs were carried out in connection with the closing of the slaughterhouse. 24 Released persons are a team of cutting out hams. Protesters demand restoration them to work and withdrawal from employing agency employees.
Company message
Representatives of AGRYF have reported that the ham punching departments was unprofitable, Hence the restructuring activities and exemptions. These were to be carried out in dialogue with employees, says the company. Representatives asked for further exemptions said only that The restructuring process continuesand the goals are to maintain the profitability of the company and employ the entire plant and protect jobs. AGRYF is one of the 13 Animex Foods plants. This is one of the largest meat producers in Poland, owner Crafts such as Krakus, Morliny and Berlinki.
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Sources: Gazeta Wyborcza, Your radio, Szczecin courier