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 For Transport Equipment Manufacture Of Motor Vehicles, Trailers And Semi-Trailers 29.3 - Manufacture Of Parts And Accessories For Motor Vehicles
960 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
25 June 2024
Employment effect (start)
20 June 2024
Foreseen end date
Description
Lear Corporation, an American automotive components supplier, will lay off 960 employees at its plant in Pikutkowo.
The decision for restructuring is reported to be driven by changing market conditions, not the quality of work. The layoffs will affect 87% of the workforce of the plant. On the 20th of June, the company's representatives proposed a voluntary redundancy programme for employees with financial gratification from the employer. The trade union "Solidarność" is actively negotiating for better terms and to provide legal support to protect workers' rights.
Lear Corporation has operated in Poland for 22 years with 8 plants, employing 11,000 people.
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