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Ex Ilva seeks expanded furloughs for up to 8,622 workers
Acciaierie d'Italia has asked to put up to 8,622 workers on furlough, nearly double the current maximum of 4,450.
The company, which operates the former Ilva steelworks, is under extraordinary administration and has sites across Italy.
The request follows a court order to suspend production in the hot area of its Taranto plant, which makes steel for further processing.
The company says the shutdown has forced it to change operations and cut costs; 1,004 workers would remain on duty to protect equipment and meet administrative and environmental obligations.
The request would cover workers until February 28, 2027, subject to approval and any extension.
Italy's Supreme Court is due to hear appeals against the shutdown order on October 20, while the commissioners seek talks with unions about the furlough plan.
The company says reducing costs is needed to keep it viable during the sale of its production assets.
Acciaierie d’Italia has asked to increase the maximum number of workers eligible for extraordinary furloughs from 4,450 to 8,622.
The company says the request follows a Milan Appeals Court order to suspend production in the hot area of its Taranto plant.
It plans to keep 1,004 employees working to safeguard assets and plants and meet administrative and environmental obligations.
The proposed furloughs would affect sites across Italy and would run until February 28, 2027, subject to extensions or renewals.
The company has asked the ministry to urgently begin joint discussions with unions.
- Who
- Acciaierie d’Italia, the company formerly known as Ilva, made the request. The request concerns up to 8,622 workers.
- What
- The company asked to raise the maximum number of workers eligible for extraordinary furloughs from 4,450 to 8,622.
- When
- The request was reported on October 17, 2026. It would run from authorization until February 28, 2027, subject to extensions or renewals.
- Where
- The request covers Acciaierie d’Italia sites across Italy, including Taranto, Genoa, Novi Ligure and Milan.
- Why
- The company cited a court order to suspend production in the hot area of its Taranto plant and the need to adjust operations.
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The Milan Appeals Court ordered production to be suspended in the hot area of the former Ilva plant in Taranto.
Suspension of plants used to produce slabs and coils led the company to say it urgently needed to reorganize its operations.
Acciaierie d’Italia reported its request to raise the maximum number of workers eligible for furloughs to 8,622.
The Supreme Court of Cassation is scheduled to hear appeals against the Milan court order.
The requested furlough authorization would run until this date, unless extended or renewed.
- Maximum workers eligible for furloughs
- 8,622
- Current furlough authorization
- 4,450 workers
- Employees to remain in service
- 1,004
- Taranto site
- 6,964 of 7,875 workers covered by the request
- Proposed end date
- February 28, 2027
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What people are saying
the non-deferrable fulfilment of the court order is currently incompatible with the company's layout
the suspension of production requires a different operating plan to be put in place and implemented promptly
maximum average number of simultaneous suspensions