This announcement could cause the loss of around 130 jobs, around a hundred in Reims and around thirty in Denain, the central CGT union delegate told AFP. David Blaise and the CFE-CGC coordinator Xavier Le Coq.
“On November 19, 2024, the management of the company ArcelorMittal Service Centers brought together the members of its CSE in order to inform them of a project to reorganize the company and adapt its production capacities. This project includes the possible shutdown of the ArcelorMittal Service Centers production sites in Reims and Denain“, indicates ArcelorMittal France Tuesday evening in a brief press release.
The steel manufacturer evokes a “difficult economic context“. The company ArcelorMittal Service Centers, a subsidiary specializing in the wholesale trade of metals and minerals to businesses, “is facing a sharp drop in activity among its industrial and automotive customers which has accelerated in recent months“, underlines the company in its press release.
Management says it has “explained the constraints that led her to present this project” et “invites the social partners to a future meeting at the end of November as part of the information-consultation process“, according to this press release.
“Negotiations with trade union organizations will take place on social measures in order to limit the impact on employment“, adds the steelmaker.
1. Introduction: Can you please introduce yourselves and your roles within the company?
2. Project Announcement: Could you provide more details about the reorganization project that the company is planning? What are the main drivers behind this decision?
3. Economic Context: How has the decline in activity among industrial and automotive customers affected your business specifically? What challenges do you foresee in the years to come?
4. Impact on Employment: What steps have been taken to mitigate the potential job loss as a result of this project? What measures can be expected in future negotiations with trade unions?
5. Loss of Jobs: How do you anticipate the local community will be impacted by the potential loss of jobs at the Reims and Denain production sites? Are there any plans to support affected employees or the wider region?
6. Stakeholder Engagement: What is the plan for ongoing communication with stakeholders, including employees, unions, and local government officials, throughout the process?
7. Sustainability: Does the company have any plans to diversify its customer base or explore new products or markets in order to adapt to changing industry dynamics?
8. Future Outlook: Is there any update on when a final decision will be made regarding the future of the Reims and Denain production sites? What challenges and opportunities do you see for ArcelorMittal Service Centers in the coming years?
