Försvarsmakten

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Sweden
Region
Norra Sverige; Norra Mellansverige; Värmlands län
Location of affected unit(s)
Kristinehamn
Sector
Public Administration / Defence
84 - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
84.2 - Provision of services to the community as a whole
84.22 - Defence activities
496 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
30 March 2005
Employment effect (start)
1 September 2005
Foreseen end date

Description

The Swedish Armed Forces will cut 496 jobs in Kristinehamn as a result of the decision to dismantle the garrison in Kristinehamn and to relocate the artillery regiment in Boden. It has not been decided yet how many employees will be proposed a job at the military base in Boden or elsewhere in Sweden. A notice period between 3 and 12 months will be given to the employees.

Sources

  • 30 March 2005: Sveriges Radio
  • 30 March 2005: Press release by Försvarsmakten

Citation

Eurofound (2005), Försvarsmakten, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 61462, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/61462.