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 Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management And Remediation Activities Waste Collection, Treatment And Disposal Activities; Materials Recovery 38 - Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery
300 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
28 September 2012
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
On 28 September 2012, waste management group Van Gansewinkel announced its intentions to cut 300 jobs in the Netherlands, out of which 200 will be forced dismissals.
This is part of a large restructuring affecting 600 jobs in Europe (see Belgium case).
The reason for the restructuring is attributed to loss of profits due to the economic crisis. The unions have been critical of the planned job cuts.
Sources
29 September 2012: De Volkskrant
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Van Gansewinkel, Internal restructuring in Netherlands, factsheet number 74300, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/74300.
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