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Removal of 150 jobs in the Emeis group of rest homes, formerly Orpea: 7 service residences impacted

The Emeis group announced the loss of 150 jobs during an extraordinary works council. Five rest homes will be resold, two others closed.

The Belgian branch of the Emeis group (formerly Orpea) announced Tuesday during an extraordinary works council the elimination of 150 jobs, the sale of five rest homes and the closure of two service residences for seniors. The information was reported on Wednesday by Setca, CGSLB and CNE in a joint press release. A strike notice has been filed.

According to the unions, management announced during this extraordinary works council the implementation of a Renault plan and the dismissal of 150 people, mainly in the Brussels Region and Wallonia.

The Emeis group currently has 51 rest and care homes and 17 service residences in Belgium. Five of these rest homes, including three in Wallonia, will be sold and two service residences, in Flanders, will be closed, according to information reported by the common front.

“The safety of residents at risk”

“Workers and their union representatives refuse to participate in a job reduction plan that will further jeopardize the safety of residents”denounced the unions, recalling that the sector of rest and care homes “is facing a significant staff shortage”. They are also outraged by such a decision while the group has experienced “an increase in its turnover and a positive impact on the deficit which was reduced by two thirds”.

A strike notice was immediately filed to cover all actions surrounding this announcement, announced the common union front. Contacted, the Emeis group has not yet responded to our requests.

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