"There are 3.000 workers here today and there will be more jobs" VIDEO
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic today visited the MEI TA Europe plant in Obrenovac
Source: B92, Tanjug
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"This factory employs 3,000 people today. I was amazed at what they showed me, but for that, we need to have trained people who can make progress" Vucic told the young workers of the factory.
Vucic visited the foundry and the plant facility for machine processing, after which he spoke with the students of the Technical School in Obrenovac. He attended training for new employees, as well as a lecture for students of Obrenovac's Technical School, which is organized in that company.
"I am especially happy for the opportunity to pursue dual education despite huge resistance. I am happy that there is such a strong and powerful factory in Obrenovac", Vucic said.
President emphasized that the state helped a lot in opening the factory in Obrenovac.
"Many were skeptical at the time, and today there are 3,000 workers here and there will be more in the future," said Vucic. "I was attacked by journalists saying that the contract would say that there would be 700 workers, and that I said 1,500. Today there are not 1,500 but 3,000 workers. Today, 3,046 workers are employed in Obrenovac, where there was no factory for 50 years," Vucic said.
"I am pleased that those who criticize us have to admit that we are making progress faster than some developed countries in the West. Can we do it faster? We will do our best and that is why 'Program 2025' is important for us to fulfill and be dedicated to its implementation”, Vucic said.
Vucic had visited the factory, accompanied by MEI TA Group President Ben Chen, Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Chen Bo, Obrenovac Mayor Miroslav Cuckovic, Education Minister Mladen Sarcevic, Belgrade Mayor Zoran Radojicic and Deputy Belgrade Mayor Goran Vesic.
MEI TA Europe Ltd. is a company that manufactures automotive parts, engine parts and general industrial parts.
The first factory in Baric near Obrenovac was opened in April 2017, and the second in June last year. MEI TA invested EUR 150 million in two factories in Obrenovac, employing 3,050 people. There is a need for new employees and that is why they constantly organize training for new employees.
Why do workers in China earn more, for the same job, than workers in Serbia.
(Dragan J., 14 January 2020 23:04)
Because that is how China started mate. You start by building your economy from the ground up then comes the better pay later.
(sj, 16 January 2020 09:31)
Wrongly.....how idiotic of you to just take a swipe...... with no knowledge of much.
Tell us what these wages will be???
Read my previous comment on geography, transport, regulations,etc...
What a nasty piece of work you are.
NB; tell us how much the workers in Kosovo are paid......
Oh sorry, now I remember, they dont have jobs. They are unemployed en mass......
(View from the uk, 15 January 2020 16:44)
Dragan J, it may or may not be the case that Chinese workers earn more than those in Serbia. But a huge factor in opening up a factory or plant in Serbia is due to geography. If the finished product is for the European market you must take into account transport costs. There are of course other issues such as regulations on items produced in China and sold in Europe. By producing in Serbia these tighter regs may be avoided.
There are other reasons to throw into the mix such as political reasons, etc.
(View from the uk, 15 January 2020 15:03)
Wrongly.....how idiotic of you to just take a swipe...... with no knowledge of much.
Tell us what these wages will be???
Read my previous comment on geography, transport, regulations,etc...
What a nasty piece of work you are.
NB; tell us how much the workers in Kosovo are paid......
Oh sorry, now I remember, they dont have jobs. They are unemployed en mass......
(View from the uk, 15 January 2020 16:44)
Dragan J, it may or may not be the case that Chinese workers earn more than those in Serbia. But a huge factor in opening up a factory or plant in Serbia is due to geography. If the finished product is for the European market you must take into account transport costs. There are of course other issues such as regulations on items produced in China and sold in Europe. By producing in Serbia these tighter regs may be avoided.
There are other reasons to throw into the mix such as political reasons, etc.
(View from the uk, 15 January 2020 15:03)
Why do workers in China earn more, for the same job, than workers in Serbia.
(Dragan J., 14 January 2020 23:04)
Because that is how China started mate. You start by building your economy from the ground up then comes the better pay later.
(sj, 16 January 2020 09:31)
Dragan J, it may or may not be the case that Chinese workers earn more than those in Serbia. But a huge factor in opening up a factory or plant in Serbia is due to geography. If the finished product is for the European market you must take into account transport costs. There are of course other issues such as regulations on items produced in China and sold in Europe. By producing in Serbia these tighter regs may be avoided.
There are other reasons to throw into the mix such as political reasons, etc.
(View from the uk, 15 January 2020 15:03)
Wrongly.....how idiotic of you to just take a swipe...... with no knowledge of much.
Tell us what these wages will be???
Read my previous comment on geography, transport, regulations,etc...
What a nasty piece of work you are.
NB; tell us how much the workers in Kosovo are paid......
Oh sorry, now I remember, they dont have jobs. They are unemployed en mass......
(View from the uk, 15 January 2020 16:44)
Why do workers in China earn more, for the same job, than workers in Serbia.
(Dragan J., 14 January 2020 23:04)
Because that is how China started mate. You start by building your economy from the ground up then comes the better pay later.
(sj, 16 January 2020 09:31)