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 (24 - 25) Manufacture of metals 24.5 - Casting of metals 24.52 - Casting of steel
2,000 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
25 June 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
On 25 June 2009, steel producer Corus (part of Tata) announced it will scrap another 2000 jobs. The majority will be lost in the UK. In the Netherlands, 123 jobs will be lost in the tube production plant in Arnhem. The need for job losses is attributed to the recession.
Sources
26 June 2009: NRC Handelsblad
26 June 2009: Het Financieele Dagblad
Citation
Eurofound (2009), Corus, Internal restructuring in European Union, factsheet number 69212, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/69212.