Workers Rally in Paris to Demand Action on Industrial Job Cuts

Hundreds of employees from major companies call on the French government to address layoffs and support national industry.

Over 500 workers from companies like Arkema, Vencorex, Michelin, and Auchan protested outside the Ministry of Economy in Paris on January 22, 2025.
The CGT union criticized the government for its perceived inaction on industrial layoffs, citing over 300 ongoing plans threatening 200,000 jobs nationwide.
Arkema announced 154 job cuts at its Jarrie plant, linked to financial struggles at its supplier Vencorex, where 450 positions are also at risk.
Union leaders and local officials called for a temporary nationalization of Vencorex to preserve jobs and protect France's industrial sovereignty.
Protesters emphasized the broader issue of deindustrialization and urged the government to adopt a robust industrial strategy similar to those in the U.S. and China.