Hundreds of workers, and their supporters, gathered in Piazza Borsa this morning to protest against plant’s closure that would lead to the loss of their livelihoods.
Piazza Borsa, 4 August
Finnish ship engine maker Wärtsilä announced last month plans to ramp down manufacturing in Trieste as it centralizes its European 4-stroke engine building business to Vaasa, Finland.
The closing of the plant could result in approximately 450 layoffs, Wärtsilä said.
“After working here for 20 years, I am suddenly being told I do not have a job. What is my future?” asked one of the workers.
