Even before telecom operator Proximus and the trade unions have started the negotiations for a new collective agreement the news was spread that the company wants to reduce the workforce with 7% by using an early retirement scheme for elderly workers. Both partners have denied that there is such a proposal. However, at the same time it is clear that the trade unions are open to discuss such a scheme. A similar proposal that was discussed early 2015 failed and was never implemented.
English: http://www.telecompaper.com/news/proximus-plans-early-retirement …
French: http://www.lalibre.be/economie/actualite/departs-a-58-ans-chez …
Dutch: http://www.standaard.be/cnt ...
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