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
875 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
15 August 2013
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2013
Description
The Hungarian Post (Magyar Posta) announced that 875 jobs have been lost during the 1st quarter of 2013. The company hasn’t announced previously a restructuring plan, since the job reduction measures were implemented gradually in small numbers and by means of mutual agreements.
According to the sources since the beginning of 2013 when the liberazation of the postal services commenced, the company focuces on an effective, flexible and profitable operation.
Eurofound (2013), Magyar Posta, Internal restructuring in Hungary, factsheet number 75601, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/75601.
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