The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing (26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
200 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
6 March 2003
Employment effect (start)
1 March 2003
Foreseen end date
1 January 2004
Description
200 jobs out of 960 are affected by the restructuring of EWW. The job reduction measures are direct dismissals (100) and early retirements (100). The company is closing the units of Florisdorf and Erdberg.
In August 2003, after the restructuring and the implementation of the social plan, management decided to work with 58 interim workers and 20 students.
Sources
21 August 2003: Der Standard
6 March 2003: Der Standard
10 March 2003: Der Standard
Citation
Eurofound (2003), Elektronikwerk Wien EWW, Closure in Austria, factsheet number 59145, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/59145.