Strike at Brinks
Last week the employees of Brinks , a global provider of security services, dropped work. They protest against the announced economy measure. According to the parent company of Brinks this measure is necessary to remain competitive. As a result the company awaits a long social conflict.
Source: Http://www.destandaard.be/artikel/detail.aspx?artikelid=DMF20101104_049&word=brink%27s
Today it’s all over the news, businesses and ordinary people suffer the consequences of this strike. This shows how important it is for companies to keep their stakeholders happy. By introducing an unpopular measure they provoke a chain reaction. The dissatisfied employees begin a strike which leads to unhappy costumers. As a result not only the employees but also the customers, the two most important stakeholders, are displeased with the company’s corporate policy.
Dries Vander Meeren
The initiative of Joelle Milquet to reconcile both parties failed. The board of directors will not change their opinion. This is regretful and I think the strike will keep on going.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLars Van Nieuwenhuize
UPDATE
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt seems that Brinks has taken the easy way out...
Yesterday Brinks announced that they have gone bankrupt. This, of course, is bad news for every stakeholder!
Dries Vander Meeren
It's really detestable how Brinks abuses his power. They know we need them. We don't agree, they go bankrupt. Where will this end?
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSteff Van den Bruele