Up to 680 of the total 3,200 workers at the Ford Craiova plant will be laid off due to low demand. The car maker has launched a voluntary leave programme that employees can sign up to. A spokesperson confirms that layoffs will follow if not enough people volunteer.
English: http://www.romania-insider.com/ford-starts-voluntary-leave-program ...
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