According to an employees’ announcement, the workout will last until 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. Nokian adds that statutory negotiations regarding the adjustment measures are continuing and will end on Monday, Dec. 22, 2008.
According to a previous announcement, Nokian Heavy Tyres is considering laying off some 100 employees for approximately 7-8 months as of January 2009. (Tyres & Accessories/Staffordshire, U.K.)