Thomson

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
France
Region
Pays de la Loire; Pays de la Loire; Maine-et-Loire
Location of affected unit(s)
Angers
Sector
Manufacturing
(26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products
26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
600 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
1 April 2003
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

The Thomson unit of Angers is going to become a 'high level unit' following the words of Jean Martinez, director of the unit. Nevertheless, Thomson is going to reduce the number of workers by around 600. Following negotiations with trade unions, 200 direct dismissals are expected to take place.

Sources

  • 1 April 2003: Les Echos

Citation

Eurofound (2003), Thomson, Internal restructuring in France, factsheet number 60030, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/60030.