• Most Popular
  • Most Shared

Berlusconi says Alitalia unions must approve plan

Mon Sep 1, 2008 2:23pm EDT

BRUSSELS, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Monday that Alitalia unions have no choice but to approve the latest rescue plan for the troubled airline, saying there was no other solution.

Stocks  |  Mergers & Acquisitions  |  Bonds  |  Global Markets

Berlusconi, in Brussels for the EU meeting on Georgia, spoke as Alitalia's unions were meeting the government over the plan.

"I have no doubt that there will be an agreement because it is the only solution possible," he said.

The plan foresees as many as 7,000 job cuts. (Editing by Maureen Bavdek)

Stocks
Mergers & Acquisitions
Bonds
Global Markets


More from Reuters

Joint Terminal Attack Controller SSgt Clinton J. Herbison, a U.S. Airman from the 817 Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron (EASOS) takes a break during a night mission near Honaker Miracle camp at the Pesh valley of Kunar Province August 12, 2009. Credit: REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Pictures of the Year

A look at the best photos of 2009.  Slideshow 

    PICTURES
    The Dalai Lama jokes with a nasal spray after being asked his opinion on the swine flu during a press conference after his first lecture in Lausanne, Switzerland, August 4, 2009. REUTERS/ Valentin Flauraud

    What a wacky year it's been...

    Um, what's up the Dalai Lama's nose? "Oddly Enough" editor Bob Basler rounds up the goofiest photos of the year.  Full Article 

    Oddly Enough
    A caution sign is seen next to a stock board at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in Sydney September 5, 2008. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz
    Political Risk in 2010:

    Don't say we didn't warn you

    With the financial crisis (mostly) in the past, U.S. investors are eying a fresh start to the coming year. Here's a look at what speedbumps lie ahead.  Full Article 

    Global Markets