13 AUGUST 2012neurope.eu
Commission to help Dutch workers in aluminium industry
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The European Commission has offered €1.5 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 616 redundant workers from Zalco Aluminium Zeeland Company NV and two suppliers with their re-integration into the labour market. The proposal now goes to the European Parliament and the EU's Council of Ministers for their approval.
EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion László Andor said, "EGF funding can help the former workers of Zalco Aluminium to get new jobs by training them in new skills. Redundancies like this one are major shocks to regional economies. EU solidarity in helping to manage these difficult transitions is therefore important."
The personalised package of EGF co-funded measures aims to help the workers by offering them guidance, training and re-training, outplacement services and entrepreneurship promotion. There will also be measures to stimulate older workers to remain the labour market. All 616 redundant workers are targeted for assistance from the EGF.
EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion László Andor said, "EGF funding can help the former workers of Zalco Aluminium to get new jobs by training them in new skills. Redundancies like this one are major shocks to regional economies. EU solidarity in helping to manage these difficult transitions is therefore important."
The personalised package of EGF co-funded measures aims to help the workers by offering them guidance, training and re-training, outplacement services and entrepreneurship promotion. There will also be measures to stimulate older workers to remain the labour market. All 616 redundant workers are targeted for assistance from the EGF.
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