Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: Finnish Vaahto Group that provides paper-making technology and process machinery is starting negotiations concerning the temporary lay-offs of all 140 employees at the company 's plants in Hollola and Tampere , in Finland .
Answer:
Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: Finnish Vaahto Group that provides paper-making technology and process machinery is starting negotiations concerning the temporary lay-offs of all 140 employees at the company 's plants in Hollola and Tampere , in Finland .
Answer:+negative