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 Postal And Courier Activities 53.1 - Postal activities under universal service obligation
180 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
20 September 2010
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2010
Description
Česká pošta (Czech Post) - a state-owned company has announced its plan to cut 180 jobs by the end of 2010 as part of a large restructuring measure in the run up to 2015. Dismissals will affect administrative positions (10% out of a total 1,800 employees). At present, Czech Post which is one of the biggest employers in the country employs roughly 35,000 people.
Sources
20 September 2010: Finanční noviny
Citation
Eurofound (2010), Česká pošta (Czech Post), Internal restructuring in Czechia, factsheet number 70966, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/70966.
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