The reorganization announced yesterday by Philips comes as a surprise. Organizational changes had already been made recently, but this had not led to forced redundancies. So that is now about to change.
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Outsourcing
Of course, Philips has been moving work to low-cost countries such as Poland, Panama and India for years. In 2019, another 230 jobs in the sales department were moved to Poland. At the time, this was at the expense of work in Eindhoven.
Sleep Apnea Issue
Philips apparently sees a reason to review the expenditure. It has been reported in various media that the sleep apnea issue has already cost Philips 900 million euros and the end does not seem to be in sight. Through a reorganization, Philips can make substantial savings on personnel costs.
Proposed reorganization
The plans for a reorganization have yet to be assessed by the Philips Works Council. De Unie will monitor this process closely. The current social plan that has been agreed with the trade unions will expire at the end of 2023.
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Wat nu?
De Unie As a major trade union, it is directly involved in all upcoming discussions about this proposed reorganisation. Register now as free light member and we will keep you constantly informed of the latest developments. Members of De Unie immediately receive all the support needed during this exciting period. If you have any questions about whether your job will also fall under the reorganisation, you can email Suat Koetloe, our advocate.
