After nearly two years of inactivity, Liberty Steel in Dudelange has gone bankrupt, leaving 150 employees who have not been able to work in months grappling with delayed wages and financial instability.

Liberty Steel in Dudelange has declared bankruptcy, nearly two years after the company halted production at its steel plant.

At the time of the bankruptcy, 150 employees remained on the payroll, although they have been unable to work since the plant was shut down. Their presence at the site has been limited to maintaining the installations, in the hopes of attracting a potential buyer.

Trade unions had repeatedly warned of the company's financial troubles, and there have been several instances of delayed wage payments in recent months. In one of the latest cases, workers did not receive their salary for October 2024, leaving them in a precarious financial situation. There was also uncertainty regarding the timely payment of November salaries.

However, the declaration of bankruptcy will now allow employees to seek compensation from the Luxembourg state.

On Monday, 25 November, Minister of Labour Georges Mischo, along with trade union representatives, met with the staff delegation to address the latest delay in salary payments.