MBF Aluminium in France, an automotive subcontractor for aluminium components, intended to defend their 300 jobs, which is standing on a threat in the more or less short term.
On 15th October’20, the employees meet in front of the cathedral of Saint-Claude in the morning to demonstrate a protest.
As per report commissioned by the Ministry of the Finance and Economy concerning the foundry at the national level does not herald happy days for automotive subcontractors. Of the 13,500 jobs in the entire foundry industry in France, 5,200 would be cut by 2025. For MBF, this would result in the elimination of 150 positions, so half of the workforce.
The CGT union said: "Which would mean closing in the medium term because the foundry would no longer be economically viable.”
Management and employees of MBF Aluminum had therefore mobilised on 15th October 15. A demonstration happened from the cathedral of Saint-Claude to the place where a rally will be held in support of caregivers and the Louis Jaillon hospital. The procession will then take the Rue du Pré again to reach the sub-prefecture. Consequently, the MBF factory will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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While speaking to AlCircle, Adeline Munarolo, Directeur Général chez MBF Aluminum, said: "As a result of delays in orders from its customers and the shutdown of their production during the lockdown, MBF Aluminium is in a vulnerable financial situation.”
“Our social debts (we were unable to pay our social security contributions during the lockdown as a result of stop in delivery flow) benefited from a moratorium. Today Authorities have decided to end this moratorium and are demanding the immediate payment of all our debts.”
“This would put MBF in suspension of payment and would require the dismissal of half of the workforce,” Adeline added.
“This is a paradox: we have invested in recent years to guarantee the production of the highest quality and today we have a full order book and are recognized for our know-how. However, with its injunction, the State wants to sink MBF.”
“Our fate is in the hands of the Minister of Economy." Directeur Général concluded.
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