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.
Manufacturing Manufacture Of Basic Metal And Fabricated Metal Products Manufacture Of Basic Metals 24.52 - Casting of steel
100 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
3 October 2018
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 October 2018
Description
Steel mill Huta Pokój, a subsidiary of Węglokoks group, has launched a voluntary departure programme that aims at the reduction of its workforce by 100 positions in Ruda Śląska. Employees can join the programme by the end of October 2018. Redundant workers will receive a severance pay amounting to 3 months’ wages as well as additional financial benefits. The source reports that the conditions of the programme were negotiated with the local trade unions. The voluntary departure programme is part of a larger restructuring plan which is being implemented by the company. As of October 2018, Huta Pokój employs about 850 staff.
Sources
Citation
Eurofound (2018), Huta Pokój, Internal restructuring in Poland, factsheet number 95612, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/95612.
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