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Traditional biscuit factory closes its doors and leaves 500 workers unemployed. The city of Lençóis Paulista is facing an economic downturn, but will the recovery be quick? How are the City Hall and the company helping? Read on and understand everything about this decisive moment for the city and its inhabitants!
It is impossible to ignore the emotions involved in a closure like this. A decades-old story, a local landmark that leaves behind not only a physical space, but also hundreds of lives directly affected.
What seemed like a routine action of relocating an industrial plant to another city turned into a nightmare for approximately 500 workers.
As published by the CPG, the traditional biscuit factory in Lençóis Paulista, belonging to the M. Dias Branco group, announced on Monday (06) that its activities are officially closed.
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But what is driving this drastic change and mass layoffs? What will happen to the employees who are left without a job? And how will the city, which was proud of this historic presence, recover from this loss?
With farewell to the Lençóis Paulista biscuit factory, the impact is felt by both workers and local administration.
In an official statement, the company explained that the decision was made as part of an optimization process., aiming for greater operational efficiency, cost reduction and production agility.
For many, however, this explanation does not erase the weight of the hundreds of layoffs that accompanied the end of the plant, painful news for those who saw there an opportunity for a lifetime of work.
The human drama behind the closure
The mayor of Lençóis Paulista, André Paccola Sasso, did not hide his sadness at the situation.
In an emotional statement, he said: “We are very sad to start the year with such bitter news. The factory was part of our city's history. Now, our priority is to ensure all support for the people who lost their jobs.".
Around 500 highly qualified employees, according to Paccola, will have to rise again at a time that should be one of hope for the city.
The transition to a new scenario
The local government has committed to offering full support to those laid off, including through professional training e guidance on relocation programs.
According to mayor, the city is experiencing a period of growth and attractiveness for new businesses, which could mean a brief recovery for the factory's former employees.
What is the city doing to help after the biscuit factory closed?
The City Hall of Lençóis Paulista acted quickly, organizing a orientation manual for workers who have lost their jobs.
The material contains crucial information on how former employees can proceed to ensure their financial and professional stability.
The Secretary of Economic Development, Aline Fogolin, highlighted: “We are preparing a comprehensive service so that everyone knows exactly what to do, including on-call services if necessary. The goal is to ensure that everyone receives the help they need to move forward."
Furthermore, City Hall offers several support initiatives:
Unemployment insurance: Workers with a signed employment contract can request the benefit directly at Worker Help Desk, starting seven days after dismissal.
Employ More: A digital platform that allows citizens to apply for job vacancies and track job opportunities in real time.
Training Programs: Via Pro-Quali, the City Hall offers courses in several areas, with the possibility of professional qualification for those seeking to reintegrate into the market.
Sebrae: The program offers support for those who want To undertake or improve the management of your business, providing valuable tips on how to open a new company or improve an existing one.
People's Bank: Fast and affordable credit, aimed at both self-employed workers as for small businessmen who need financing to continue or invest in their own business.
The economic impact on the city
With the factory exit, Lençóis Paulista loses a significant part of its history, not only in the cultural aspect, but also in the economic aspect.
The factory was one of the largest local employers, and its closure puts at risk the stabilization of an economy that, although growing, depends on large companies.
However, as the mayor stated, the city's future looks even more promising with the arrival of new ventures that can generate new jobs and bring new opportunities for those who were laid off.
What's next for workers after the plant closes?
Despite the weight of this transformation, there is light at the end of the tunnel for the factory's former employees.
Training and support from the municipal government seem to be the key to these workers finding new opportunities, whether in the job market or in entrepreneurship..
Even with the sadness and initial difficulties, what is clear is that the authorities are doing everything they can to help with the transition and allow these people to get back on their feet.
A company M. Dias Branco, in turn, assured that it will offer benefits package and severance pay in accordance with labor legislation, in addition to a program of human resources facing the relocation of workers in other units or in other sectors of the economy.
How to apply for support programs?
To ensure access to the various support programs offered by City Hall of Lençóis Paulista, former factory employees can search for information directly on Employee Assistance Center of the city.
The guidelines on how apply for unemployment insurance, register with Emprega Mais and access other benefits are available to all dismissed persons.
Closing a historic factory is never an easy process, and the impact of a decision like this reverberates for many years.
The city of Lençóis Paulista, however, shows itself to be resilient and united around the idea that overcoming is possible.
The support of municipal authorities, qualification opportunities and new industrial projects can be the answer to a more promising future, even in the face of such heavy challenges.
And you, what do you think about this turnaround in the city's history? How do you think the workers will be able to get back on their feet? Leave your opinion in the comments!
Self-management (Anteag). It's good for the city and good for the workers.
Hey, private companies are just like that, they use workers until they become a mess, and on top of that, the incentive that the city government gave, such as the land, should remain theirs as if they were the owners, and even when they say that the government will charge more taxes from these companies, these same people who were fired still defend these powerful people. That's right, privatize it and it will be better.