Reactions after the vote of the agreement in Mercedes
The Government delegate in Euskadi, Denis Itxaso, defends that the result of the referendum in Mercedes is a “very positive message” for the Basque economy
The support for the agreement by the majority of the Mercedes staff has generated reactions from the main Basque authorities since early this Thursday morning.
“It is a giant step to consolidate a key investment for the economic future of Vitoria”
Gorka in the water
Mayor of Vitoria
The mayor of Vitoria, Gorka Urtaran, was the first to assess the result of the vote in Mercedes: «This is great news for the city. A giant step to consolidate a key investment for the economic future of Vitoria-Gasteiz », he highlighted.
The municipal councilor also wanted to congratulate all the agents involved in the long negotiation: «My sincere congratulations to all parties. To the staff, the management and the unions that have facilitated said agreement».
“Common sense has prevailed. It is great news for the company and all the people of Alava»
SEA-Empresas Alavesas did not hide its “satisfaction” at the ratification of the agreement by the Mercedes staff. «It shows that common sense has prevailed among the workers and it is magnificent news; first for the company and also for all the people of Alava and Basques”, indicated their spokesmen.
The organization chaired by Pascal Gómez highlights that this decision “transcends the company itself and reinforces the Mercedes project for both the present and the future. The agreement is a lever that puts us in the front line so that the plant achieves the investment announced by Mercedes.”
“The Basque Country sends a very positive message to large companies”
DENIS ITXASO
Government Delegate in Euskadi
The Government Delegate in Euskadi, the socialist Denis Itxaso, described the vote as “an exercise of participation and resounding commitment on the part of the staff”. In this way, «The Basque Country sends a very positive message to large companies with the capacity to drive key industrial sectors for economic development and competitiveness. Stable and qualified employment wins, and confidence towards investors».
“The Basque Country is assured of an investment that guarantees the future of Mercedes in Vitoria and of the entire supplier network, which we trust will also obtain the support of European funds through the PERTE for the electric car that the Ministry of Industry has designed,” he added.
«Good news from Mercedes Vitoria to face the challenges that lie ahead»
IDOIA MOUNTAIN
Vice President
The deputy lehendakari, Idoia Mendia, has published a message on social networks celebrating the result of the vote: «Dialogue, negotiation, agreement and involvement of the staff for their future, that of the auxiliary industry, that of Álava and Euskadi. Good news from Mercedes Vitoria to face the challenges that lie ahead.”
“An important step forward is taken for that investment announced by the Group”
The Basque Government has described yesterday’s session as “historic, with a very high turnout and in an atmosphere of absolute normality. The agreement already endorsed by the staff, entails present and future job stability.
“And an important step forward has been taken for the investment announced by the Group, which will make the Vitoria-Gasteiz plant a benchmark for the Mercedes Group as a whole”, they have declared about the investment of 1,200 million in the Vitoria plant.