Huta Katowice unions slag Treasury's steel mill plans

Huta Katowice unions slag Treasury's steel mill plans Trade unions of Huta Katowice steel mill are threatening to protest if the Treasury Ministry does not make a decision concerning two foreign investors, Corus and Danieli, selected by the mill to invest in two of its divisions. The unions are worried about the government idea to consolidate the divisions. They say the strategy of steel mills consolidation will delay the privatization process of Huta Katowice. In the opinion of the unions and the company's management board such a scenario may result in 2,500-3,000 employees being laid off. "If necessary we will come to Warsaw and burn tires," said union members. (Puls Biznesu, page 4)