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Freixenet and Unions Agree to Cut 154 Jobs in Drought-Related Restructuring

Employees vote today on a proposal that offers tailored severance packages alongside a guarantee of ongoing cava output in Catalonia

Capçalera de la manifestació en contra de l’ero al grup Freixenet. | GEMMA SÁNCHEZ BONEL / ACN
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Protesta de la plantilla de Freixenet la pasada semana ante el Parlamento de Cataluña

Overview

  • Preliminary pact trims the initial plan from 180 to 154 redundancies across Freixenet and Segura Viudas
  • Majority of affected workers to receive severance of 50 days’ pay per year worked with no cap on monthly payments
  • Employees over 55 with at least 10 years’ tenure qualify for early retirement plans featuring salary supplements up to 80% and special social-security coverage
  • Freixenet commits to maintain and potentially boost sparkling-wine production in Catalonia to safeguard future employment
  • The proposed agreement will be voted on by staff this morning and, if approved, the exits will conclude by the end of 2025