Swiss Post is experiencing increasing price and competition pressure. In the parcels market, it has operated fully in free competition since 2004, while around 70 percent of volumes on the letters market are subject to competition. In view of these developments, Swiss Post has been reducing its truck fleet for internal transport in the past few years. The majority of the remaining trucks over 3.5 tonnes will have to be renewed in the next few years. With this in mind, Swiss Post intends to no longer operate its own fleet of trucks over 3.5 tonnes for internal transport in future and instead to completely outsource this activity to external providers.

Social plan for employees affected

Subject to the results of the consultation process, 187 driving jobs are affected by this plan. The main points for the implementation of the plan have been discussed with the trade unions. Swiss Post will offer all the employees affected reasonable continued employment while also supporting them in their job search both within and outside the company. A social plan has been prepared. Discussions with the unions are ongoing with a view to the concrete implementation of this plan.