As a result of the negotiations, the employer estimates that savings of approximately €6.9 million will be achieved for the year 2026. When calculated for a full calendar year, the total cost savings correspond to the minimum target of €10 million set for the negotiations. In the employer’s negotiation proposal, dismissals or significant changes in duties were estimated to affect up to 400 individuals. Additionally, part-time arrangements were expected to affect up to 200 individuals.
To achieve the cost savings, the restructuring of services, operations, organization, and job functions has been reviewed, particularly in administrative roles. The preparation has aimed to minimize adverse effects on tasks directly interfacing with residents.
The efficiency measures are estimated to result in 122 dismissals from full-time or part-time positions. The impact of these dismissals in terms of person-years is 82. Additionally, 45 significant changes in duties and 3 part-time arrangements are expected. Minor supervisory and organizational changes are anticipated to occur widely, especially in administrative roles. The number of reductions has been mitigated by leaving vacant positions unfilled due to retirements and by utilizing the expiration of fixed-term contracts.
The City Board will review the negotiation outcome in its meeting on October 6, 2025, after which the matter will proceed as part of the budget preparation process. The City Council’s budget meeting will be held on November 10, 2025. The implementation of any dismissals or changes in duties required by the budget will begin after the budget is approved. The goal is for any changes related to the organizational structure to take effect on January 1, 2026, and for changes in duties to be implemented by July 1, 2026, at the latest.
