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.
Transportation / Storage 53 - Postal and courier activities 53.1 - Postal activities under universal service obligation 53.1 - Postal activities under universal service obligation
900 - 1,000 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
6 December 2005
Employment effect (start)
15 January 2006
Foreseen end date
Description
Belgian La Poste has announced the development of Georoute 2, a programme aimed a restructuring postmen daily routines. The methods will decrease delivery time and save costs. The implementation of Georoute 2 would mean that from 900 to 1,000 postmen and other Post employees would lose their jobs. Unions have rejected the project and strikes went on in December 2005 in the Wallonie region.
Eurofound (2005), La Poste, Internal restructuring in Belgium, factsheet number 62626, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/62626.