PKP Cargo plans voluntary redundancy

PKP Cargo plans to announce a voluntary redundancy plan in order to rationalize its labor force. Kurier Kolejowy portal reported on the story. "We are in the process of preparing to reduce staff on a voluntary leave basis. This will be a typical program, where workers have a job guarantee," commented Dariusz Browarek, PKP Cargo member of the board, responsible for labor. Browarek claimed that the company includes labor in decisions-making processes, which bids well for the future of the company. The large WSE-listed freight rail operator is selecting specific departments for the program since some departments are actually short-staffed. There is a shortage of engine drivers, as there are only 500 currently available staff and schooling of new train engine drivers is hard to come by.