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3 clusters · 6 sources · 29 days · First seen · Last updated

Labor dispute and legal ruling at Takeda plant in Pisa

Overview

Takeda Pharmaceutical initially suspended a decision to terminate 67 temporary contracts at its new biopharma plant in Pisa, Italy. Following a meeting in late July involving the company, staffing firm Adecco, regional authorities, and trade unions, parties agreed to reconvene in August to discuss restructuring and social safety nets. Takeda stated that its 177 permanent employees would not lose their jobs.

In August, tensions escalated when labor unions Filctem-Cgil and Nidil-Cgil Pisa initiated legal action against Takeda Manufacturing Italia under Article 28 of the Workers' Statute. The unions alleged anti-union conduct after the company reportedly threatened to deduct a full day’s pay from employees who participated in a one-hour strike, citing a purported eight-hour economic loss. Unions characterized this as an intimidating tactic to infringe upon the right to strike.

On August 21, the Court of Pisa issued a ruling recognizing anti-union behavior by Takeda. Regional councilor Matteo Trapani described the decision as a victory for workers, noting it reinforces the principle that the right to strike cannot be conditioned by threats of disproportionate economic consequences. Despite this legal development, the industrial dispute remains ongoing, centered on the protection of the 67 leasing staff contracts and securing guarantees for future employment stability at the Pisa site.

Entities

CGIL · Takeda

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Takeda facing anti-union ruling from Pisa Court

    The Court of Pisa has ruled that Takeda engaged in anti-union behavior, a decision hailed as a victory for workers defending their right to strike, though 67 jobs remain at risk.

  2. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Takeda Manufacturing Italia faces legal action over alleged anti-union conduct

    Italian unions are pursuing legal action against Takeda Manufacturing Italia in Pisa, alleging anti-union conduct following threats to dock employee pay during a strike.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Takeda suspends planned job cuts at its Pisa biopharma plant

    Takeda has halted plans to cut 67 temporary jobs at its Pisa plant, with unions and regional officials set to meet again on Aug 6 to discuss restructuring and possible social safeguards.

Sources

fedaiisf.it · letteraemme.it · pisanews.net · pisanotizie.it · unijuris.it · vtrend.it

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