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 Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation 52 - Warehousing and support activities for transportation
108 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
1 September 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
The management of PSA Hesse-Noord Natie (HNN), one of the world's largest container handling companies, announced its plan to cut 108 jobs in Antwerpen. The announcement was made on Tuesday 1st September at a work council meeting and concerns 96 white-collars and 12 blue-collars. The local trade union rejects the plan arguing that the company has had a good year 2008 and would not be able to cope with an economic recovery if the workforce was reduced.
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