The last Saupiquet factory in France, based in Quimper, in Finistère, is closing its doors this Friday, December 20, 2024. The company, which produces canned mackerel and sardines, is in competition with major retail brands. The 152 employees are laid off. The 70 temporary workers are the first to leave this Thursday.
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It is “a special atmosphere” since the “massive blow” of June 11, recognizes Valérie Bonder, CFDT union delegate, guest this Thursday from France Bleu Breizh Izel. The last Saupiquet factory in France located in Quimper (Finistère) closes on Friday, with 152 layoffs. A closure announced in June by the Italian group Bolton Food.
“This project is the consequence of the decline in the canned fish market in France and Europe which has led, for Bolton Food, to reductions in sales and production volumes which translate into negative results”the group that owns the factory said at the time of the announcement.
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“The temporary workers are part of the team in their own right and these people will leave the ship first, with a heavy heart, of course”
CFDT Saupiquet union representative
The last 70 temporary workers finish this Thursday evening. “They are part of the team in their own right and these people will leave the ship first, with obviously heavy hearts,” underlined the union delegate. On the employee side, after the “two weeks of winter vacation” Who “arrive Friday”they are requested to “stay at home while waiting for the dismissal letter”she specifies. If a job protection plan (PSE) was signed on September 19, which the CFDT described as “correct”Valérie Bonder insists on the fact that the 152 employees “lose their jobs”. “We shouldn’t just talk about compensation”she emphasizes.
Of the 152 employees laid off, “around thirty will retire in the more or less long term“, indicates the CFDT delegate. “You also have a lot of people who will take advantage of this time to train for another profession or refine certain knowledge. And then other people who choose to go directly to another job”describes Valérie Bonder. “The majority of people will stay in Finistère”she adds.
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