Restructuring events
European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Satakunta welfare region has concluded the cooperation negotiations initiated in January 2025. As a result, 283 positions are removed, and 114 persons will be dismissed. Those facing layoffs will be offered a chance to investigate re-deployment opportunities to currently open positions in the welfare region. Such negotiations and investigations are currently conducted with 121 employees.
The layoffs affect health and welfare services broadly. However, the unit for health care transcription services with 50 staff is especially affected as the unit is to be shut down. The services performed by this unit will be automated in the future. Temporary layoffs for school social workers are also planned.
Welfare regions are a regional government body formed in 2023, responsible for health, rescue, and social services. The current cost reduction measures are related to government austerity policies.
Satakunta welfare region has approximately 9,000 employees.
Eurofound (2025), Satakunta Welfare Region, Internal restructuring in Finland, factsheet number 202585, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/202585.
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