Energy company Engie Electrabel presented its plan for retaining the 2,000 workers at its Doel and Tihange nuclear power stations. The firm announced that its seven Belgian nuclear sites would cease operations by 2025. However, a decision on whether its most recent reactors will continue is yet to be formalised. Engie is offering staff on permanent contracts a job guarantee until the end of 2027, two years later than the planned shutdown of the seven nuclear reactors. For employees aged 45 or over (half of the workforce), the company is guaranteeing job security until the end of their career. Finally, for those who plan to leave, Engie is offering a bonus equivalent to one year’s gross annual salary if they commit to staying on until July 2026.
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