Union calls for job security agreement at hospitals group

Germany

Ver.di has reaffirmed its call for a job security agreement at the Helios (Fresenius) hospital group following confirmation that it would acquire 53 clinics and care centres from the Rhön healthcare company. Helios stated some time ago that the merger would not have an impact on employment, but ver.di argues that if that is the case then the company should sign an agreement to that effect. The union is concerned that the costs of the merger may have an impact on employment levels and wants to ensure that works councils in the company have are informed in advance of any restructuring plans.
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