This Sunday, a massive demonstration took place in the streets of Alsasua in support of workers sunsundeguithe Navarrese company dedicated to the manufacture of buses and which is going through a serious financial crisis.
The mobilization, organized by the works council, started from the Plaza de los Fueros with the motto ‘Sunsundeguik etorkizuna du, konponbidea orain’ (sunsundegui He has a future. Solution now) and brought together neighbors and workers who demanded “an alternative with an industrial project” that ensures the continuity of the business and jobs.
sunsundeguiwho employs 367 peoplerecently filed for bankruptcy without liquidation, a measure that the commission said adds “one more step towards an outcome full of uncertainties.” Worker representatives expressed their concern, emphasizing that the company remains “strategic for Alsasua, the region and all of Navarra”, especially at a time when mobility and the transport sector are experiencing significant changes.
In a statement read at the demonstration, the committee stressed that, despite the seriousness of the situation, there is an “opportunity for recovery” if a commitment is obtained from all parties to find an investment partner and develop a viability plan for the business. The workers recalled that they endured delays in payment of salaries and they made efforts in their working conditions to keep the factory in operation.
The demonstration follows a previous rally organized last week in front of Alsasua town hall, during which unions UGT, LAB and ELA They had already demanded the payment of September salaries and expressed their concern about the possible entry into a Temporary Work Regulation File (ERTE). Workers are demanding urgent solutions that not only guarantee their jobs, but also ensure the economic well-being of the region, largely dependent on Sunsundegui’s activity.
Sunsundegui’s situation has also affected its network of suppliers, many of which are suffering economic difficulties due to the company’s shortcomings. “These suppliers are essential to the operation of the plant and represent an important part of the industrial fabric of the region,” the committee noted. Closing Sunsundegui, they warn, would have devastating consequences for local employment and the regional economy.
The committee reiterated that the looking for an investor and the establishment of a a solid industrial plan They are essential to ensure the long-term viability of Sunsundegui, thus avoiding the collapse of an emblematic company in Navarre.
The works council recalled that the Sunsundegui crisis does not only impact its employees, but also affects the industrial fabric of the entire region. sunsundeguifounded in 1944 and based in Alsasua, is one of the leading bus manufacturers in Spain and has been a benchmark for innovation and design in the automotive sector for decades. However, the company has faced difficulties in recent years due to international competition and lack of investment in modernization, which have eroded its market position.
The entry into collective proceedings marks a critical moment in the company’s history, but it also opens up a final opportunity for restructuring and possible attraction of investors. This legal procedure, which provides a period of time to negotiate with creditors and seek alternatives to liquidation, is the last tool available to avoid permanent bankruptcy.
For the residents of Alsasua and neighboring communities, Sunsundegui represents not only an employment hub, but also an integral part of the local economy.which generates synergies with supplier companies and workshops in the region. In Navarra, the automobile industry is one of the pillars of the economy, which is why the possible closure of Sunsundegui endangers hundreds of indirect jobs and poses significant challenges for the economic recovery of the region after the crisis of recent years.
The mobilizations will continue, while staff and unions wait for an agreement to be finalized. rescue plan which ensures the future of Sunsundegui and protects local employment, thus maintaining the positive impact of the company on the Navarrese economy.
