As it was announced after the acquisition of ONO, and as part of the integration process the structures of both companies, Vodafone Spain and Vodafone Ono have informed representatives of workers opening procedures for collective redundancies that affect up to 1,300 employees , starting the consultation process from September 1.

The integration of both companies as well as synergies from the merger has resulted in a number of redundancies resulting from the integration of the two organizations, which is why both companies have announced the implementation of these procedures for collective redundancies which, together with the falling revenues and EBITDA of both companies in recent years, accompanied by heavy investment in new generation networks requires higher levels efficiency.

The adjustment template is a necessary step in the integration plan and is part of the initiatives addressed to ensure that the resulting organization is efficient and competitive.

Meanwhile, ONO and made a cut in its workforce in 2008 hit the 30% of it and ended with the departure of the company from 1300 people, after which he undertook with representatives and workers in collective agreement not to lay off anyone else until 2015.

Both Vodafone Spain as Ono emplaced September 1 to start the search for agreements with representatives workers for the implementation of this ERE will affect 1,300 people, 20% of the workforce.

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