Group layoffs at Qmetica Soda Polska: The reduction is to affect a maximum of 350 employees. We are currently in the first phase, in which The company is to cover about 200 employees with group layoffs. “This is the most difficult, but necessary step in the adaptation process to the changing market realities and the long -term activity stabilization plan” – he regrets business in a statement. Qmetica was forced to hibernate one of her three sodium plants – in Janikowo. The complete termination of soda production in this location is planned until the end of July 2025.
What will the dismissed employees get? Each employee will receive a severance pay for work experience. Qmetica also offers additional compensation, loyalty-trade bonuses and motivational bonuses. In total, employees can receive up to 14 times monthly remuneration. In addition, they will be able to use a 6-month medical package financed by the employer and a comprehensive support program for new employment and psychological support. He also announced companies from the region Treat dismissed employees priority, with recruitments.
More exemptions: In addition to the 200 employees mentioned, the company is planning As part of the voluntary departure program (PDO), part with 83 employees. It was reported that he was dedicated to people in pre -retirement age. PDO payments can reach up to 21 times the monthly basic salary – depending on the internship and time remaining to reach retirement age, taking into account statutory severance pay and motivational bonuses.
Why does Qmetica slow down? First of all, it indicates rising cost pressure, rising energy prices and cheaper competition. “The chemical sector in Europe is experiencing the largest in decades crisis. The situation in the sodium industry is worsened not only by the slowdown observed for a long time, but also the lagoon Polish market cheap soda outside the EU. Turkish producers, not subject to EU regulations and using cheaper Russian raw materials, They have already won 30 percent the Polish market, which led to hypertension and a decrease in prices “ – says the company.
What next? The company says that 92 people remain at the moment at the soda plant in Janikowo to operate the heat and power plant, sewage disposal processes and infrastructure maintenance and protection. The plant in Janikowo for many years was a supplier of system heat and municipal wastewater treatment services for Janikowo. Therefore, despite the termination of the contract, the company “for the following months will continue to provide this service, in parallel working with the city on the terms of the new contract.”
Sources: Qmetica