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Stellantis Poissy Factory Faces Closure and Job Cuts Amid Uncertainty and Potential Sale to PSG

Stellantis's factory in Poissy, France, is set to cease production from October 13 to October 31, with around 2,000 employees on partial unemployment. The company cites necessary site renovations and adaptation to the challenging European automotive market as reasons for the temporary shutdown. However, workers fear this may lead to permanent closure, especially amid rumors of the sale of land to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Union representatives express concern that the factory's future is uncertain, with some believing the shutdown signals an impending closure and job losses, while others, like FO's Brahim Aït Athmane, insist that no closure is planned and that a transformation is underway. Employees are anxious about their future, with some losing up to 300 euros in salary during this period, and are calling for guarantees to secure their jobs. The factory, the last in the Île-de-France region to produce cars, is facing broader industry challenges, including economic pressures and strategic restructuring by Stellantis. The situation has revived fears rooted in past automotive industry closures, such as the 2012 PSA Aulnay factory shutdown, which led to significant social struggles. Workers and unions are preparing to fight for job security amid ongoing uncertainty, with some suspecting that the land sale to PSG is part of a broader plan to liquidate the site.

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