The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing (26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products 27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment 27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment
318 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
3 June 2004
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2005
Description
Schneider, the electrical apparatus manufacturer, will shed 318 jobs in France before the end of 2005. The job reduction plan adds up to the one of last year, involving 600 dismissals. This time there will be no direct dismissals, but only voluntary departures, early retirement measures and social accompaniment for business start up. Most of the affected jobs are located in the regions of Paris and Grenoble.
Sources
4 June 2004: La Tribune
Citation
Eurofound (2004), Schneider Electric, Internal restructuring in France, factsheet number 60473, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/60473.