Round table on the situation at the FSG and Nobiskrug shipyards
At the initiative of IG Metall, financial investor Lars Windhorst, the trade union and the state government want to discuss the situation at the FSG and Nobiskrug shipyards in Kiel on Monday (10.00 a.m.). "There are problems, we can't discuss them away," said Martin Bitter, Managing Director of IG Metall Rendsburg, to the German Press Agency. Windhorst would share this assessment.
"I would like us to take a very sober look at the current situation with Mr. Windhorst," said Bitter. "Because one thing is clear: the two shipyards can only be fit for the future if we are better positioned for the future." He hopes for an open discussion and constructive discussions about solutions.
In mid-October, Windhorst had confirmed a positive future for the shipyards despite the difficult situation. FSG-Nobiskrug has not been very successful so far, but this is not because the quality is not right or the brand is damaged, he emphasized after works meetings at the Rendsburg and Flensburg sites.
According to the union, the two shipyards together currently employ around 600 people. Economics Minister Claus Ruhe Madsen (CDU) and the federal government's coordinator for the maritime economy and tourism, Dieter Janecek, also plan to attend the meeting in Kiel.
In recent months, the shipyards have made negative headlines due to late payment of salaries, for example. Windhorst himself was also criticized for his behaviour and lack of communication. It was also criticized that there was no longer a managing director on site.
The discussion at the round table aims to address the challenges faced by FSG and Nobiskrug shipyards, as IG Metall's Martin Bitter acknowledged the need for a sober evaluation of the current situation with financial investor Lars Windhorst. Trade unions and stakeholders hope for constructive solutions to ensure the future viability of the shipyards, considering their current employment of around 600 people.
Source: www.dpa.com
