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In a surprising turn of events, Ameos Clinics in Oberhausen has announced plans to lay off nearly 50 employees from the technical department by the end of the year. This news has sparked concerns among the SPD faction, led by Sonja Bongers, who is calling for transparency from the company.
The reasons behind the layoffs remain unclear, with no specific details provided by Ameos. However, Sonja Bongers and her faction are expressing their concerns about the future management of Ameos facilities, particularly in Oberhausen, and the treatment of employees by the company.
Bongers finds the treatment of employees by Ameos unacceptable and has called for the truth behind the layoff allegations to be revealed. Some affected employees have reportedly been offered contracts with an external service provider that works with Ameos, but it is unknown if these offers are for full-time or temporary positions, or if they have been accepted by the employees.
Interestingly, the affected employees have not been offered alternative positions within Ameos in other departments with staffing needs. This has added fuel to the concerns of Bongers and her faction, who are urging Ameos to reconsider its approach and prioritise its workforce.
It is also worth noting that the Ameos group, which purchased buildings from three Catholic communities and the Diocese of Essen, had previously assured that around 2000 jobs would be maintained. The impact of these layoffs on the overall number of jobs at Ameos remains unclear.
Sonja Bongers emphasises the importance of a well-functioning healthcare system, and she and her faction are not simply accepting the layoffs at Ameos. They are actively expressing their concerns about Ameos' actions and are pushing for a more transparent and employee-focused approach from the company.
The layoffs were communicated at a hastily convened meeting, and the situation is currently under close scrutiny by the SPD faction and other interested parties. As more information becomes available, it is hoped that Ameos will provide clarification and reassurance to its employees and the public.
