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 Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation, Postal And Courier Activities Postal And Courier Activities 53.1 - Postal activities under universal service obligation
1,500 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
31 October 2008
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2008
Description
On 31 October 2008, Ceska Posta (Czech Post) reviewed its restructuring plan and announced 1,500 job losses by the end of 2008. The plan initially involved the loss of 2,500 jobs out of a total of 37,000. Dismissals will affect mainly employees in administration and management. The measures are taken to maintain competition in the market liberalization process.
 Additional information on this case is available on the European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO).
Sources
Citation
Eurofound (2008), Ceska Posta, Internal restructuring in Czechia, factsheet number 69221, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/69221.
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