Overview

• Lubrizol France announced on May 5 that it has scrapped its plan to eliminate 106 jobs across its Rouen and Oudalle sites.
• The decision follows significant changes in global supply chain conditions and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties impacting the chemical industry.
• Initially proposed in February with 169 job cuts, the plan was scaled back to 106 in April after employee strikes and union negotiations.
• While employees welcomed the cancellation, union representatives expressed lingering distrust in management and concerns about future job security.
• Local officials, including Rouen’s mayor, had strongly opposed the layoffs, highlighting the regional significance of the company’s operations.