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.
Transportation / Storage Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation, Postal And Courier Activities Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation 52.2 - Support activities for transportation
100 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
5 December 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Aviapartner Belgium is specialised in passenger and baggage handling, ticketing, cargo and mail handling, ramp services, aircraft servicing and maintenance, surface transport of passengers and crews, and catering services at Brussels airport. On 5 December 2006, the company announced its intention to outsource its cleaning activities. According to the trade unions, about a hundred workers will be made redundant as a result of this decision.
Sources
6 December 2006: De Tijd
Citation
Eurofound (2006), Aviapartner, Outsourcing in Belgium, factsheet number 64571, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/64571.
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