Ex Ilva: the government is studying new measures for the redundancy fund
The Italian government is working on a new plan to manage the crisis at the former Ilva plant in Taranto. The executive's main objective is to guarantee social protection for workers through a specific redundancy fund system, different from the one usually provided for companies in the final closure phase.
The situation at the steel plant remains complex. The authorities are seeking solutions to keep production active while simultaneously protecting employment levels. The new redundancy scheme aims to support employees' families during the industrial transition period, avoiding the risk of collective redundancies.
According to the latest statements, the plan involves a targeted intervention that will allow for better management of reduced working hours. This measure has been designed to meet the specific needs of the steel sector, which is facing a phase of profound technological and ecological restructuring.
Trade unions have welcomed the news with caution, emphasizing the importance of constant dialogue with the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. The priority remains to ensure economic stability for thousands of workers and for the local supply chain, which depends strictly on the steelworks' activities.
Further meetings between the government and social partners are scheduled in the coming days to define the technical details of the provision. The outcome of these negotiations will be decisive for the industrial future of Taranto and for the stability of the national steel sector.