Nokia discusses new strategy with staff: or involves layoffs

Beijing time March 8 Evening News, Nokia said in Tuesday, will discuss the company's new strategy with Finnish employees.　　Local trade unionists said Nokia could then talk about layoffs. Nokia unveiled its new strategy last month, announcing a broad strategic partnership with Microsoft to make Windows Phone its main smartphone platform.　　Since then, Nokia's share price has fallen by more than 20%. For the meeting, Nokia said it would not include any potential job cuts, except for a discussion of organizational restructuring and job placement. "The potential job cuts are not what we are going to discuss, because it's unclear to what extent the adjustment will affect layoffs," said Doug Dowson, a Nokia spokesman. "But the Finnish white collar Ammattiliitto Pro President Anti Reni Antti Rinne that Nokia may talk about layoffs. "According to the law, if the business plans to restructure, the potential layoffs will go hand in hand," says Rainey. "Rainey said last month that Nokia's cooperation with Microsoft could lead to more than 5,000 layoffs in Finland." "If the worst happens, I think more than 5,000 jobs will be threatened," Rainey said at the time. "(Li Ming)