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The final toll will be in excess of 5,000, over double what is being suggested. Some have already been served with 90 days notice. I believe the real reason they are shutting Sandwich is because they are centralising themselves in Cost Rica. Although they have been in Costa Rica for over 50 years, last year they started moving many U.S and Caribbean facilities into Costa Rica, for reasons below.
"The management made the decision based on the fact that Costa Rica is a country which is politically and economically stable ,In spite of the global financial crisis that affects us without exception, Costa Rica continues being an attractive place for large-scale companies to establish in, in virtue of the country investment striving to offer qualified human resource and by virtue of the political stability that distinguishes us, just like Pfizer did reinforcing their business in Costa Rica", added Oscar Arias, President of Costa Rica.
So it seems although they are saying in Sandwich, the reasons for shutting Sandwich is not political, obviously it is.
What the President is saying is that they can offer cheap labour. I am sure; some will say it is a shrewd move to keep the company afloat and ahead of its competition.
Having just announced Fourth Quarter profits of $2.9 Billion, revenues rising 6% for same quarter to $17.6 Billion, I would say shutting Sandwich is a despicable way to treat its employees that have helped to make Pfizer's that fortune.
Also, is the new dual carriage way, that is currently being built to accommodate Pfizer's promised continuance in Sandwich, going to be finished or dropped, at a massive cost of finances and yet more jobs?