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…
Michelin employees are set to protest in Clermont-Ferrand on Wednesday following the announcement of factory closures in Vannes and Cholet. The move, which threatens over 1,250 jobs, has prompted the CGT union to organize a rally, with buses transporting workers…
The French parliamentary group La France insoumise (LFI) has proposed an investigation into Michelin’s public funding, following the company’s announcement of plant closures by 2026, affecting 1,200 jobs. LFI questions how Michelin can simultaneously implement mass layoffs, receive public assistance,…
Michelin has declared the closure of its factories in Vannes and Cholet, affecting approximately 1,200 workers. In response, dozens of employees protested in Vannes early Tuesday, expressing their concerns with slogans indicating that ‘Michelin tires without workers are just air.’…
Michelin has revealed plans to close several factories, including its Vannes site, which will result in the loss of 1,254 jobs. Local officials, including Mayor David Robo, have expressed doubts about finding a buyer for the facility within four months….
Michelin has announced the closure of its plants in Cholet and Vannes, impacting more than 1,250 jobs by early 2026. The decision follows a significant decline in production activity, with workers expressing shock and frustration at the swift announcement. Employees…
Gilles Bourdouleix, the mayor of Cholet, responds with anger to Michelin’s announcement of plans to close its local tire factory by 2026, impacting 1,254 employees. He criticizes the company’s leadership for allowing the factory’s decline while maintaining strong financial performance…
Michelin has announced the upcoming closure of its Cholet and Vannes factories by 2026, affecting 1,254 employees. CEO Florent Menegaux attributed the decision to a collapse in activity due to increasing competition from Asia and declining competitiveness in Europe. The…
