Factories end and lay off, Prime Minister tackles NGOs and gender issues, criticizes Šimečka

The second large factory in 24 hours announced its end in Slovakia, on Monday (14. 4.) Martin's Ecco, on Tuesday Lowa in Handlova. That's hundreds of jobs lost, thousands of people affected in the regions, and the government is arguing over the transaction tax and addressing the gender count. This was pointed out by the chairman of the opposition PS Michal Šimečka. “I am very sorry for the families affected. They deserve active help from the gov…

Ján Danko plans to meet with the management of the company

Ecco Slovakia will end production in Martin after almost 30 years, affecting 650 employees. They are preparing compensation packages and assistance for employees.

Danish shoe manufacturer Ecco is closing its only factory in Slovakia. Slovakia did not lose a larger plant even during the covid. The other two big investors in the domestic footwear industry have had even weaker results recently than Martin's Ecco. Danish luxury footwear maker Ecco will close its Martin plant in the summer and lose up to 650 employees there. This was reported by Markíza TV, saying that the multinational company [...]

Danish shoe manufacturer Ecco will close its factory in northern Slovakia this summer, with around 650 people losing their jobs. Slovak media reported this today, citing a statement from the company's Slovak division.