Companies
2
Total Layoffs
145+
Region
Harghita County
Companies in this Region
News Sources
Firmă textilă (Cristuru Secuiesc, Harghita)
An unnamed textile company in Cristuru Secuiesc, Harghita County, in insolvency proceedings, laid off all 69 of its employees in July 2026. The layoffs were reported by AJOFM Harghita (County Employment Agency). Reasons cited include the economic crisis affecting the textile industry, declining revenues, and legislative changes regarding salary rights. The area has limited alternative employment opportunities, making the impact particularly severe for affected workers. AJOFM Harghita initiated pre-layoff support services including information on legal rights, job vacancy listings, and retraining courses.
Fabrică încălțăminte Toplița (Harghita)
An unnamed footwear factory in Toplița, Harghita County, notified AJOFM Harghita of its intention to lay off 76 out of its 78 employees, with the measure taking effect in August 2026. The reasons cited are economic difficulties, declining turnover, and legislative changes regarding salary rights. It is unclear whether the measure is temporary or signals a permanent closure of the unit. Together with the textile firm in Cristuru Secuiesc, approximately 150 workers in Harghita County are affected by collective layoffs in July 2026. AJOFM Harghita has initiated pre-layoff support services for affected employees.