Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Germany
Region
Sachsen; Dresden; Meißen
Location of affected unit(s)
Meissen
Sector
Manufacturing
Manufacture Of Rubber And Plastic Products And Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products
Manufacture Of Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products
23.41 - Manufacture of ceramic household and ornamental articles

180 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
7 July 2010
Employment effect (start)
7 July 2010
Foreseen end date

Description

On 7 July 2010, porcelain manufacturer Meissen announced it would cut 180 jobs at its production site in Meissen. The company had planned to cut about 250 jobs. In order to avoid further job losses, the remaining 604 employees have agreed to waive their vacation and Christmas bonuses.


Sources

  • 7 July 2010: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Citation

Eurofound (2010), Meissen, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 70696, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/70696.