Approximately 500 Michelin employees gathered at the company’s headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand to protest the planned closures of factories in Maine-et-Loire and Morbihan. The protest came after the management’s announcement that 1,250 workers might face unemployment. Workers expressed their frustration and sadness, with slogans reflecting their pride in their jobs now marred by uncertainty. Union representatives assured continued support for affected employees while expressing anger over Michelin’s use of public funds. The situation has raised broader concerns about corporate accountability and the implications for local communities affected by such job losses.