{"id":6105,"date":"2023-11-14T11:10:40","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T11:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/14\/veikkaus-announces-job-cuts-and-closure-of-casino-tampere\/"},"modified":"2023-11-14T11:10:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T11:10:40","slug":"veikkaus-announces-job-cuts-and-closure-of-casino-tampere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/14\/veikkaus-announces-job-cuts-and-closure-of-casino-tampere\/","title":{"rendered":"Veikkaus Announces Job Cuts and Closure of Casino Tampere"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>After concluding negotiations with staff representatives, Operator Veikkaus has announced major personnel cutbacks that would affect around 185-215 people. In addition, between 110 and 150 people would be impacted by changes in employment terms. 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In addition, between 110 and 150 people would be impacted by changes in employment terms. The operator\u2019s overall restructuring plan includes these actions. 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