The 2,500 employees have started getting their layoff notices and will be leaving the company by the end of the month, Soiare said at the MEDIAFAX talks About Transport&Logistics conference. He added the company’s contracts will not be affected by the staff cuts.
The Romanian government authorized last week the payment of severance for CFR Marfa employees, allowing for the start of layoffs. The freight operator is laying off nearly 30% of its employees, who will be getting 12-24 salaries as severance depending on seniority.
Romania has pledged to privatize CFR Marfa after restructuring.