the mayor of Denain takes the threat of ArcelorMittal closure as “a stab”

While ArcelorMittal's Denain (North) and Reims (Marne) sites are under threat of closure due to a significant drop in activity, the socialist mayor of Denain, Anne-Lise Dufour reacted to this announcement last night.

“At the moment when Denain is raising its head, at the moment when Denain is recovering, at the moment when 80 hectares of industrial wasteland are being reconverted for economic, industrial and commercial development, I take this announcement as a stab.“, begins the councilor of the former mining town of 20,000 inhabitants.

30 positions threatened at Arcelormittal Denain

“In the denaisis, 30 positions are immediately threatened by AcelorMittal's decision despite discussions with the unions. This position is completely unacceptable and I intend to stand firmly alongside employees who are threatened in their social lives and in their careers. I have already made contact with political and public decision-makers in charge of economic development and employment. Now is the time for mobilization and action.”

This announcement was made by the steel group this Tuesday, November 19, in front of employee representatives: ArcelorMittal is considering the closure of two sites, in Denain (North) and Reims (Marne).

Last July, ArcelorMittal Denain highlighted its employees who participated in the manufacturing of the Eiffel Tower Olympic rings.