France's EDF to cut 4,000 jobs: unions
The reduction is double the amount state-controlled EDF has previously announced, and comes as joblessness is a major political headache for France's Socialist government with unemployment near a 18-year high of 10.2 percent.
EDF declined to comment when contacted.
One union official at the company said the 4,000 to 5,000 posts would be cut, while another said 4,100 would go.
The issue was due to be discussed by EDF management and unions at a meeting on Thursday, with most reductions expected to be made by not replacing staff departing or retiring.
Three unions at the company have called for a strike Thursday to protest against the job cuts.
In December the unions at EDF protested strongly against an announcement of 1,500 to 2,000 job cuts.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Comments
No comment