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Toyota Thailand to cut 800 workers

  • Jul 06, 2016

Toyota Thailand to cut 800 workers

c1 1028645 160706055553 620x413WEDNESDAY, 6 JULY 2016 – In a clear sign of the country’s economic woes, Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Thailand has launched a voluntary redundancy programme, aiming to shed 800 workers. According to Phuphal Samata, president of Toyota Thailand Workers’ Union, the programme has been offered to contract workers, who account for 40% of the 16,477 employees at Toyota’s manufacturing facility in Thailand.
Those seeking redundancy are allowed to register for the scheme until July 9. They will get compensation in accordance with the labour law, a 16-day bonus and a 30-day extra payment.

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