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.
Public Administration / Defence 84 - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 84.1 - Administration of the State and the economic, social and environmental policies of the community 84.1 - Administration of the State and the economic, social and environmental policies of the community
100 - 150 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
13 February 2012
Employment effect (start)
14 February 2012
Foreseen end date
14 February 2013
Description
Wolverhampton City Council has announced plans to cut between 100 and 150 jobs in a bid to cut £20m from the 2012-13 budget. The Council aims at achieving the cuts through staff turnover, the elimination of vacant posts and redemployment.
The trade union refused to comment on the cuts and awaits talks with the Council, according to media reports.
Sources
13 February 2012: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Wolverhampton City Council, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 73112, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/73112.
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