Protest in Agrifa: Workers against dismissals and employment by abroad agencies

On Wednesday, May 7, a protest against dismissals of 24 workers was held outside the Agrif plant in Szczecin. Trade unions are informing that experienced employees are being replaced by cheaper temporary workers employed by employment agencies.

“Hannibal!” – Agrifu workers protest against dismissals

A protest by trade unionists was held in front of the office of the Agrif plant, belonging to Animex Foods, in consequence to the dismissals of 24 ham-cutting workers. As reported ‘Gazeta Wyborcza’, demonstrators objected to replacing staff with temporary agency staff.

– Jurek worked in Agrifa for 42 years. Grześiu has survived his release so that his wellness has gone bad, he is being treated – said Dariusz Głogowski, president during the demonstration ‘Solidarity’ Agrifa. – He cannot accept what happens to him after working for decades.

The assembled chanted “Humble!”, stressing the importance of experience and loyalty of employees. – I've been at the firm for 18 years. I'm afraid that in my department, staff members can be replaced by agencies, too. said Alice, 1 of the protesters.

"Not against people but against the form of employment"

Trade unions point out that the opposition concerns not the nationality of workers, but the form of their employment. – We have nothing against workers from Asia or Ukraine, but let them be hired on a stage, not cheaper, by agencies. These people work 12–14 hours, it's not safe. “Głogowski added.

According to union representatives, Agrif shows no losses, and employment fell from 1,200 people 2 years ago to 900 today. Currently, there are besides about 100 people employed by employment agencies.

Animex Foods Response: ‘Restructuring for profitability’

The media questions were answered by Łukasz Dominik from the board of Animex Foods. – The ham punching department was not viable, hence restructuring operations He explained. – Importantly, we carry out these activities in dialog with employees.

When asked for further exemptions, Dominic said: – We're in the process of restructuring. Our aim is to defend jobs and at the same time adapt the plant to marketplace requirements.

Agrif is 1 of 13 plants owned by Animex Foods, which employs a full of 11 1000 people in Poland. The company is part of the Chinese WH Group and owns brands specified as Krakus, Morlin or Berlin. The mill in Szczecin produces among others Krakus ham and Kraków sausage.

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