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 (29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment 30 - Manufacture of other transport equipment 30 - Manufacture of other transport equipment
1,050 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
6 June 2003
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
1 December 2004
Description
Management of Shorts, the already heavily downsized aerospace subsidiary of Bombardier, announced on 6 June 2003 it would put an end to three contracts that allowed to employ 1,050 workers. These redundancies would take place within 18 months and are on top of the previously announced restructuring plan.
Sources
6 June 2003: Les Echos
Citation
Eurofound (2003), Shorts, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 58842, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/58842.