Orange Poland signs social agreement with trade unions

Orange Poland said it signed a new social agreement with trade unions for 2014-2015, which will come into force from 1 January 2014. The agreement covers investments in a friendly work environment, outplacement support for over 50 employees, pay rises (2.5 percent in 2014 and 2015) and compensation for redundant employees. Between 2014 and 2015, up to 2,950 employees of TP and Orange Customer Service (100 percent subsidiary) will be entitled to take advantage of the voluntary departure package, providing that their seniority exceeds 10 years. 

Moreover, the parties signed separate settlements with trade unions specifying that up to 1,150 employees of TP and 380 employees of Orange Customer Service may take advantage of the above-mentioned package in 2014. The voluntary departure offer is addressed to employees covered by the Corporate Collective Labour Agreement for TP. This does not concern 413 employees that will leave the group upon successful conclusion of the disposal of the Wirtualna Polska portal. 

The value of compensation package per departing employee will depend on their seniority in TP, ranging from 4 to 15 times monthly remuneration, and in 2014 it will be increased by PLN 5,000 for employees with 10-15 years of seniority, PLN 9,000 for employees with more than 15 but less than 20 years of seniority and PLN 26,000 for employees with more than 20 years of service. 

Orange said it will record the financial impact of the agreement in its fourth-quarter results.