Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Italy
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Rome, Milan
Sector
Information / Communication
Information Communication Services
Telecommunications
61 - Telecommunications

700 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
6 March 2013
Employment effect (start)
11 March 2013
Foreseen end date
31 December 2014

Description

Vodafone has announced its plans to cut 700 jobs in Italy (out of 7,700). The procedures for collective dismissals started on 11 March. The job-cuts will mainly affect the technical and commercial areas. From a geographical point of view, the mostly affected territories are Milan and Rome metropolitan areas.

According to the company, the reorganisation plan is due to the negative effects of the economic crisis on the telecommunications sector. The trade unions criticised the company’s decision, announcing protest actions.


Sources

  • 6 March 2013: La Repubblica
  • 12 March 2013: Il Sole 24 Ore

Citation

Eurofound (2013), Vodafone Italia, Internal restructuring in Italy, factsheet number 75060, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/75060.