Pomigliano – Minister Urso's reassurance, dated just seven days ago, lasted the blink of an eye. While Stellantis's top management assured the government that there would be no layoffs in Italy, the reality presented the harshest of consequences: Trasnova, a logistics hub for the automaker, officially initiated the collective dismissal procedure pursuant to Law 223/91.
A cold shower after two years of struggle
The Trasnova dispute isn't a bolt from the blue, but a wound that's been festering for over two years. What seemed like a never-ending tug-of-war between clients, suppliers, and unions at the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT) has escalated disastrously. The letter sent by the company confirms the redundancy of 94 out of 94 employees at the strategic yards of Mirafiori-Rivalta, Piedimonte San Germano, Pomigliano d'Arco, and Melfi.
However, the scope of the disaster is much wider: according to union estimates and technical tables, the domino effect along the supply chain and subcontracts could drag around 300 workers into the abyss, marking the "end of the line" for hundreds of families linked to the Stellantis orbit.
The legal battle: the crux of the "Business Branch"
At the heart of the dispute is the classification of the activities performed in the yards. Trasnova forcefully maintains that the service provided to Stellantis constitutes a true "branch of the business." This isn't a technical subtlety, but a defensive strategy: invoking Article 2112 of the Civil Code, the company aims to achieve employment continuity by transferring personnel to the contractor.
The company claims to have requested information about the new supplier to allow for a "seamless" transition, but the client's silence and the lack of re-insourcing have pushed Trasnova to push for total redundancy.
From Mirafiori to Melfi: The Crisis in Numbers
The layoff map covers the entire Italian automotive industry:
Areas involved: Mirafiori-Rivalta, Piedimonte San Germano, Pomigliano d'Arco and Melfi.
Direct impact: 94 workers (the entire workforce indicated in the procedure).
Overall risk: 300 employees considering the related industries.
What happens now: the timing of the procedure
With the letter sent to unions, regions, and ministries, the clock on Law 223/91 has started ticking. A mandatory consultation phase now begins, representing the last resort for finding social safety nets or alternative solutions.
Trasnova has opened the door to discussing additional financial terms, but the political and industrial signal is unmistakable: the protection system for Stellantis' supply chain is crumbling under the weight of the group's reorganization.
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It's worrying to see that, despite the reassurances, layoffs are looming. The situation at Trasnova appears dire, and many workers are at risk of losing their jobs. A quick solution is needed.