M&S closures renew redundancies debate

Article Abstract:

Marks and Spencer PLC decided to cloe its outlets in mainland Europe and this led to the 17,000 staff in its 18 stores in France to sue for its failure to comply with statutory information and cosultation requirements of workers. The court ruling against management is being used against the French food group Danone which is restructuring its biscuits division, and has led to to bringing the matter for adoption on the European level by the European Trade Union Confederation.

European Union, Cases, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Labor unions, European Works Council, European Trade Union Confederation

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Repercussions of the Marks & Spencer closures

Article Abstract:

Trade unions' actions in European countries where Marks & Spencer closed its operations are discussed. Additional information on the statutory information and employee consultation legislation related to Marks & Spencer's management decision is included.

Department Store Chains

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Restructuring at Danone encounters opposition

Article Abstract:

Danone, the French food group, announced plans to restructure at the end of March 2001. Approximately 1,780 jobs will be lost over the next three years due to the restructuring effort.

Labor force information, Organizational history, Personnel administration

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