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 29.1 - Manufacture of motor vehicles 29.1 - Manufacture of motor vehicles
8,500 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
21 September 2005
Employment effect (start)
1 November 2005
Foreseen end date
30 June 2006
Description
DaimlerChrysler has announced that up to 5,000 jobs will go at its Mercedes brand. The measure is meant to reduce overcapacity and raise profitability of DaimlerChrysler's most important brand. The company wants to avoid direct dismissals and compensate employees that leave the company voluntarily.
Eurofound (2005), DaimlerChrysler, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 62267, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/62267.