Workforce reductions in Polish companies

In mid-October 2026, several Polish companies announced significant restructuring and workforce reductions. Makro Cash and Carry Polska reached an agreement with multiple labor unions, including NSZZ Solidarność, to reduce its staff by up to 250 employees. The company committed to providing severance packages that exceed statutory requirements and additional bonuses, while maintaining its existing halls in Poland.

Simultaneously, Hutchinson Poland announced plans for group layoffs at its Hutchinson 2 plant in Żywiec, potentially affecting 170 employees, or approximately 18 percent of the facility’s workforce. The company cited a difficult automotive industry environment, declining orders, and a lack of new production projects as the primary drivers.

The Hutchinson layoffs are scheduled to occur in three stages between mid-November and the end of June. Labor unions, specifically NSZZ Solidarność, have entered negotiations with management to seek voluntary redundancy programs and improved severance terms to mitigate the impact on staff.