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.
Utilities Electricity, Gas, Steam And Air Conditioning Supply Electricity, Gas, Steam And Air Conditioning Supply 35.1 - Electric power generation, transmission and distribution
1,200 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
13 December 2011
Employment effect (start)
13 December 2011
Foreseen end date
Description
As announced on December 13, 2011, French nuclear group Areva will cut between 1,200 and 1,500 jobs in Germany due to denuclearization. Measures in Germany are part of Areva's "Action 2016", which is meant to improve performance (see here).
The management has announced to be willing to avoid forced redundancies. A precise timeline for the redundancies has yet to be announced.
The unions are reported to be discontent with the extent of the restructuring in Germany in comparison with French job reductions (see here). Areva's European Work Council is said to be for a complete stop of the restructuring procedure stating they had not been informed about the plans.
Areva currently employs 6,000 people in Germany.
Update 02-08-2012: According to the German newspaper Handelsblatt 1,200 jobs will be cut. This is the result of negotiations with the works council.
Update 27-04-2013: As part of the restructuring plan, 60 job cuts were announced. The location of the affected unit is Lingen.
Sources
2 August 2012: Handelsblatt
12 December 2011: Areva
13 December 2011: Areva
21 November 2011: Handelsblatt
Citation
Eurofound (2011), Areva, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 72877, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/72877.
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