TNT to cooperate with independent study of reorganisation plans

TNT NV will cooperate with an independent study of plans for a major reorganisation, the company said.

The study was requested by several labour unions and a works council within TNT post that are seeking clarification on the restructuring, one of the largest in Dutch history.

Acknowledging that ‘it is common for social partners to get a ‘second opinion’ study done on complex and thorough reorganisations’, TNT said the Boston Consulting Group would carry out the independent investigation, which is expected to reach completion in June.

Last month TNT faced the possibility of a rare showdown with ‘shocked’ unions after announcing plans to cut between 6,500 and 7,000 jobs from its total global staff of 80,000.

The company, which is restructuring amid increased competition, had previously said 11,000 jobs would go.