The notice affects officials in two parts of the organization: 400 positions in HR, People & Culture and 350 positions in the commercial units. All positions are located in Södertälje, where the headquarters is located, writes Länstidningen.
"It is an unusual and very regrettable situation to have to issue a notice at Scania. The Academic Association strongly sympathizes with the members who are now in a time of uncertainty and worry", says Christina Widén, chairman of the Academic Association at Scania and Traton with 4,000 members, most of whom are from Sveriges Ingenjörer, in a written comment to TT.
Trade union negotiations are in progress.
"Our environment is changing rapidly through technological development, regionalization and new market conditions. To remain strong in the future, we need to adapt, develop our working methods and review how we are organized", says Christian Levin, CEO and Group CEO at Scania, in the press release.
Christina Widén says she understands that Scania needs to adapt.
"At the same time, we want to emphasize that in times of change, it is particularly important to protect the employees' competence and experience. Our members are crucial to Scania's future", she says.
Scania has nearly 59,000 employees in more than 100 countries. The number of employees in Sweden was just over 22,800 according to the annual report 2024.
