PKP Cargo announces layoffs of a group of workers. Up to 4,142 employees

The Board of Directors of PKP Cargo has decided to carry out mass layoffs at the company’s factories and headquarters. The mass layoffs will cover up to 30% of employees.

The result of the adoption of a decision, pursuant to the Law of 13 March 2003 on special rules for the termination of employment relations with employees for reasons not attributable to the employees, is the initiation of consultations on the intention to carry out mass layoffs of workers with the company’s trade unions operating in the company’s factories and its headquarters.

Mass layoffs will cover up to 30% of the company’s employees (up to 4,142 employees) in various professional groups and will be carried out in the period: no later than the day following the date of notification of the regional labor offices until September 30, 2024 – we read in the stock exchange report.

In connection with the termination of the employment relationship as part of mass layoffs, employees are entitled to an end-of-service gratuity depending on the period of employment.

The carrier informed that the estimated amount of the provision related to the restructuring of employment at the company’s plants and headquarters and information on the impact of the restructuring of employment on the financial results will be determined after the completion of consultations.

In the opinion of the current directors, the main reason for the tragic state of PKP Cargo is the mismanagement in recent years. Despite the loss of market and contracts, and the decline in real revenues, Costs and salaries increased, and money was invested and spent that the company did not have.

Let us remind you that on June 27, the Board of Directors of PKP Cargo submitted an application for this order. Opening of restructuring procedures. During Monday’s meeting with journalists, the company’s acting president, Dr. Marcin Wojciechowski, spoke: The decision to start restructuring procedures was explained.He confirmed that the application had been submitted. It aims to save the company to ensure its continuity of operation. On Tuesday, July 2, the court chose Temporary Court Supervisor.