Roche Diagnostics, Burgdorf
Labor unions Swiss protest after the restructuring plan announced by Roche, which provides for the shedding of 4,800 jobs worldwide (770 in Switzerland) in the next two years, as well as the transfer or outsourcing of another 1,500 employees.
Decisive cuts despite fantastic profits, workers' representatives highlight: last year, recalls the Unia union, Roche forfeited profits of 8.5 billion francs, 80% more than 5 five years earlier. Above all, the planned closure of the Burgdorf center active in the insulin pump sector has given rise to the unions.
Pharmakronos – 11/19/2010
