Over 160 people are out of work. The plant is closing without warning.

The Greenbrier Poland plant in Oława will lay off 161 people due to the planned closure of the plant. This came as a surprise to employees, who learned of the news on August 18th of this year, reported the Tuolawa.pl website.

One of the large companies with a branch in Oława - Greenbrier Poland, has just announced that intends to close down its plant operating in this city. This means layoffs group for 161 people employed there in production positions and administrative.

According to Aleksandra Bujak, HR director of Greenbrier Poland, the reason for this the decision is the deterioration of the market situation in Europe, the falling number of orders for new railway wagons and the recent loss of financial liquidity of the key contractor a.

– Greenbrier Poland's production operations will be consolidated in Świdnica. Therefore, all employees of the direct production at the Oława branch and some employees of other departments will receive job offers in Świdnica with the possibility of taking advantage of free access to the new jobs – says Aleksandra Bujak, quoted by Tuolawa.pl.

The company organizations have already been informed about the intention to restructure. trade unions and the District Labor Office in Oława. Consultations have also begun with trade unions. According to their representatives, this decision was announced without prior conversations and performances economic situation of the company .

Greenbrier Poland is part of The Greenbrier Companies Inc., a global company engaged in the production and repair of railway wagons. The Polish company remains a leading supplier of wagons to European customers. Consolidation production in Świdnica is to ensure its stable growth and better adapting to the changing market.

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