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.
North West (England); Greater Manchester; Manchester
Location of affected unit(s)
Manchester
Sector
Transportation / Storage 52 - Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation 52.2 - Support activities for transportation 52.2 - Support activities for transportation
90 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
27 February 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Manchester Airports Group, the operator of Manchester Airport, is to cut nearly a third of its staff. The airport has been affected by reduced passenger numbers, and the existing staff of 305 will be reapplying for just 215 new jobs. As of 1 March 2009, no date has been announced for the implementation of these cuts.
Sources
27 February 2009: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Manchester Airports Group, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 68399, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/68399.