SteelcityZen Galați

03/07/2026

🌱 June is a great time to invest in your future!

As industries continue to evolve, new opportunities emerge for those willing to learn, adapt, and grow. Whether you're looking to develop new skills, explore different career paths, or strengthen your professional resilience, every small step today can lead to greater opportunities tomorrow.

At SteelCityZen, we believe that people are at the heart of every successful industrial transition. By supporting lifelong learning, innovation, and collaboration, we aim to help communities build a stronger, more resilient future.

💡 This June, challenge yourself to:
✅ Learn a new digital or technical skill.
✅ Connect with your local community and professional networks.
✅ Explore training and upskilling opportunities.
✅ Share your ideas for a more resilient and inclusive labour market.

Together, we can shape a future where industrial heritage becomes a foundation for sustainable growth and new opportunities for everyone.

02/06/2026

💙 More Than a Paycheck

For many families in Galați, April brought a moment of relief as the payment of outstanding salaries to Liberty Galați employees finally began.

Behind every paycheck is more than a financial transaction. It represents stability, dignity, security, and peace of mind for thousands of workers and their loved ones.

Months of uncertainty can take a toll not only on household budgets, but also on mental and emotional well-being. Stress, anxiety, and concern for the future are challenges that many people in our community have faced together.

At SteelCityZen Galați, we believe that resilience is built not only through hard work, but also through support, connection, and care for one another.

As our community continues to move forward, let's remember the importance of looking after both our financial and mental well-being—and supporting those around us through difficult times.

Because behind every industry are people, families, and stories that matter.

💙 SteelCityZen Galați

Source: Monitorul de Galați (7 April 2026) – "S-a dat startul la plata salariilor restante ale siderurgiștilor de la Liberty Galați." According to the report, payments from the Salary Guarantee Fund began for nearly 3,000 employees of Liberty Galați and Liberty Tubular Products Galați.

02/06/2026

🌿 Strength Beyond Steel: Supporting Mental Well-Being Through Change 🌿

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we would like to reflect on a topic that is especially meaningful for our community in Galați.

For decades, the steel industry has been more than just a workplace—it has shaped families, careers, friendships, and generations of hardworking people. Today, as many workers and families face uncertainty, restructuring, or job loss, the emotional impact can be just as significant as the financial challenges.

Periods of transition often bring stress, anxiety, frustration, and self-doubt. These feelings are natural. Major life changes affect not only our routines, but also our sense of identity and purpose.

At SteelCityZen Galați, we believe that resilience is not measured only by physical endurance. True resilience is also found in the ability to adapt, seek support, learn new skills, care for ourselves, and move forward one step at a time.

Whether you are directly affected by recent developments in the steel sector, supporting a family member, or simply navigating uncertain times, remember:

✨ Your experience and skills still matter.
✨ Your value is not defined by a job title.
✨ Taking care of your mental well-being is a strength, not a luxury.
✨ Community support can make a powerful difference.

Let's continue supporting one another, sharing hope, and creating spaces where people can reconnect, grow, and find balance during times of change.

Together, we are stronger than steel.

💙 SteelCityZen Galați

18/03/2026

📍 On March 10th, the Galați Municipality hosted a new event in the framework of SteelCityZen project!
🔎 The highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the Status Quo Analysis of the local labor market, developed in collaboration with Thecon.
👥 The event brought together 25 local stakeholders, creating an active space for dialogue and exchange of ideas.
🎤 Presentations delivered by Project Manager Cristi Marian OCHIU and THECON representative Marius GERU highlighted:
✔️ project objectives
✔️ the current labor market context
✔️ best practice examples
✔️ directions for action and development opportunities
💬 Discussions were dynamic and solution-oriented, with participants exploring how these ideas can be adapted and implemented at the local level.
🤝 The strong interest in continuing collaboration and building on project results confirms the relevance of our approach.
✅ A successful event, marked by active participation, valuable dialogue, and openness towards action!

02/03/2026

📢 March 2026 Update: What Recent Local News Means for Steelworkers in Galați

Recently, local newspapers have highlighted ongoing challenges in Galați’s industrial sector — news that directly affects workers and families connected to the steel industry.

🔹 The situation at Liberty Galați continues to create uncertainty for thousands of employees, many of whom have been in technical unemployment or facing delayed salary payments. Public protests this month reflect the deep concern within the community.

🔹 At the same time, discussions about potential investors and restructuring in the steel sector have reopened conversations about the future of former ArcelorMittal operations in Galați and the possibility of industrial recovery.

🔹 The impact is not limited to steel. In February, hundreds of workers from Damen Shipyards Galați also entered technical unemployment, showing that industrial transition is affecting multiple sectors locally.

What does this mean for unemployed or discharged workers?

✔ Industrial transformation is difficult — but it can also open new pathways.
✔ Diversification of the local economy is no longer optional; it is necessary.
✔ Reskilling and upskilling are becoming key tools for long-term stability.

Through SteelCityZen project, funded by Interreg Europe, the Municipality of Galați is working with European partners to improve local policies that support:

🔹 Workforce transition
🔹 Access to new skills and training
🔹 Stronger cooperation between industry, public authorities and education providers
🔹 More resilient local labour markets

💬 We invite affected workers and community members to join the conversation:

What kind of training would help you most right now?

Which sectors do you believe could offer real opportunities in Galați’s future?

Your voice matters. Industrial change should not leave people behind — it should create new chances for growth.

13/02/2026

📢 Vocea gălățenilor contează! Spune-ți părerea despre piața muncii și poți câștiga 500 lei!

Piața muncii din Galați trece printr-o perioadă de schimbări accelerate. Tranziția verde și digitală, lipsa forței de muncă în anumite domenii și nevoia de adaptare a competențelor la noile cerințe economice sunt doar câteva dintre provocările actuale.

Acum ai ocazia să contribui direct la conturarea viitorului pieței muncii locale!

🔎 A fost lansat un chestionar dedicat analizei pieței muncii din Galați, care își propune să ofere o imagine reală și actuală asupra situației din oraș. Sunt invitați să participe:
✔ angajați
✔ angajatori
✔ studenți
✔ furnizori de formare
✔ persoane aflate în căutarea unui loc de muncă

💡 De ce este important să participi?
Răspunsurile tale vor contribui la:
▪ identificarea principalelor provocări și blocaje din piața muncii
▪ înțelegerea nevoilor reale de formare și reconversie profesională
▪ analizarea diferențelor dintre cererea și oferta de muncă
▪ dezvoltarea unor măsuri adaptate realităților locale

📊 Datele colectate vor fi folosite exclusiv în scop de cercetare și dezvoltare strategică, iar răspunsurile sunt analizate anonim, conform Regulamentului (UE) 2016/679 (GDPR).

🎁 Participă și poți câștiga!
Completează chestionarul până pe 16 februarie 2026 (inclusiv) și intri automat în tombola cu tragere la sorți pentru unul dintre cele 3 vouchere eMAG, în valoare de 500 lei fiecare.

Extragerea va avea loc pe 17 februarie 2026, prin intermediul platformei random.org.

📝 Completează chestionarul aici:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxsQ00qIZ93YMYEmltF0xl9MlLEVCKOOHz-fgzqs9OblewUw/viewform

📘 Chestionarul este realizat de compania Thecon, în cadrul proiectului SteelCityZen, cofinanțat prin Programul Interreg Danube Region al Uniunii Europene. Proiectul sprijină orașele cu tradiție industrială în procesul de diversificare a pieței muncii și adaptare la noile tranziții economice.

Implică-te. Opinia ta poate contribui la decizii mai bune pentru viitorul profesional al comunității noastre! 💙

Acest chestionar face parte din procesul de analiză a situației actuale a pieței muncii din Municipiul Galați, realizat în cadrul proiectului european SteelCityZen – “Diversifying labour markets in industrial cities of the Danube Region via enhanced stakeholder cooperation & skills matchmak...

28/01/2026

📍 Galați at a crossroads

Local media report that the company managing the Liberty Galați steel plant is currently facing payment incapacity, putting jobs and economic stability at risk. According to Mediafax (January 2026), local authorities have asked for government support to address the situation and protect the workforce.

🏭 For a city with a strong industrial legacy like Galați, these developments highlight the urgent need for labour market resilience, reskilling, and economic diversification.

💡 This is exactly where SteelCityZen comes in — supporting industrial cities in building inclusive, adaptable labour markets through collaboration between local authorities, employers, and training providers.

🔄 Preparing for change means supporting people, skills, and new opportunities — today and for the future.

📰 Source: Mediafax, January 2026





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13/01/2026

🔎 Recent developments in Galați’s steel industry

According to recent media reports, Liberty Galați has received an additional one-year extension under the preventive concordat procedure. Despite this legal extension, measurable progress toward economic recovery has not yet been observed. Steel production has not resumed, and the restructuring process remains at an early stage, maintaining a high level of uncertainty for the local workforce and supply chains.

⚠️ This situation reflects broader challenges faced by industrial cities with a strong dependence on a single economic actor. While legal and financial instruments can provide temporary stability, they underline the importance of long-term strategic planning for economic resilience and employment security.

🌍 For cities like Galați, this context reinforces the urgency of economic diversification and workforce transition.
Building resilience means investing in skills development, innovation, and new economic sectors, while supporting workers and communities affected by industrial change.

🌱 Within this framework, the SteelCityZen project contributes to strengthening local and regional capacity for just transition.
The project supports industrial cities in designing policies that encourage diversified labor markets, inclusive growth, and sustainable employment pathways, aligned with European priorities for competitiveness and social cohesion.

🤝 Ensuring a balanced transition — one that respects industrial heritage while enabling future-oriented opportunities — remains essential for the long-term development of Galați and similar European cities.