Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: Finnish Suominen Corporation that makes wet wipes , nonwovens , and flexible packaging is starting employer-employee negotiations at its Tampere plant in Finland to lay off about 25 employees .
Answer:
Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: Finnish Suominen Corporation that makes wet wipes , nonwovens , and flexible packaging is starting employer-employee negotiations at its Tampere plant in Finland to lay off about 25 employees .
Answer:+negative