Daimler Layoffs Job Cut: fires 18000 employees (temporary)

The news is not good for the employees of Daimler . We had reported in the month of January 2009 about the Daimler Trucks Freightliner Layoffs Job Cut and now the situation is getting worse for the employees. The recession is taking a toll on all sectors and all of the sectors are feeling the heat. The latest additon to the list of organization which may go for layoffs is the Daimler Trucks. It has declared that it will temporarily layoff some 18000 workers in April 2009.

How many employees may be fired in the Daimler layoffs?
Around 18000 employees may be temporarily fired from their jobs at Daimler.

What is the total no. of employees of Daimler?
Total No. of employees of Daimler is not known as of now. But the total no. of employees in the heavy trucks division is learnt to be around 30,000.

When will the Daimler layoffs happen?
As per the reports, the layoffs will be effective from April 12 2009 onwards which happens to be Easter. They will go on until the summers.

Which locations will be affected by the Daimler layoffs ?
No confirm news about the locations. The layoffs are learnt to happen at several of the plant locations.

Any news about previous layoffs by the company ?
Yes. Daimler has already implemented partial layoffs of around 50,000 workers in German auto production that would last until June.

What is the primary reasons for Daimler layoffs?
The main reason being quoted by the company is the declining economy, challenging times and similar reasons.

Any other news about Daimler layoffs
As per PressTV, A German government decision to compensate workers affected by temporary layoffs has led large groups to announce temporary job cuts. The company has seen a sharp fall in orders due to weak demand.
Let's hope that alternative jobs are available to the affected employees of Daimler Layoffs Job Cut