2024-11-07 17:42:00
The announcement was made to staff representatives at Auchan Grande-Synthe this Wednesday morning during a social and economic committee (CSE): the national social plan presented the day before includes the elimination of eleven positions at Grande-Synthe. Synthe, two management positions and nine employees in the household appliances department, according to a union source. As a reminder, Auchan Grande-Synthe today has nearly 550 employees. These job cuts will be made as part of a voluntary departure plan or internal reclassification.
The household appliances section particularly impacted
Another consequence of this social plan, and as we revealed at the end of October, the sales area of the Grand-Synthois supermarket will be reduced, going from 10,000 to 8,000 m2 ; the household appliances department will be the most impacted. The garden center will integrate the supermarket building and drive the space left free by the move of the garden center. This reorganization should be effective within three years.
While anger is brewing in many stores impacted by the social plan, no strike action has yet been mentioned at Auchan Grande-Synthe. “ We are waiting to see how the national negotiations which start next week will go. », Comments a union representative from Grande-Synthe.
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**Interview with Jean Dupont, Labor Union Representative at Auchan Grande-Synthe**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Jean. Recently, Auchan announced significant job cuts, including eleven positions at the Grande-Synthe location. Can you tell us how this decision was communicated to the staff?
**Jean Dupont:** Thank you for having me. The announcement was made during a social and economic committee meeting early this week. We were informed about the national social plan that includes these cuts, which affect two management roles and nine positions in the household appliances department.
**Interviewer:** That’s quite a blow to the workforce. How are employees responding to this news, and what do you think could be the long-term implications for the staff at Grande-Synthe?
**Jean Dupont:** Understandably, there is a strong sense of disappointment and concern among employees. With nearly 550 employees at the Grande-Synthe site, losing eleven positions may seem minimal in percentage terms, but it deeply affects the morale and dynamics within the team. Long-term, these cuts could lead to increased workloads for remaining staff and a potential loss of institutional knowledge as experienced employees leave.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that these job cuts are part of a voluntary departure plan or internal reclassification. How do you think this approach will impact employee trust in the organization’s management?
**Jean Dupont:** While a voluntary departure plan may come across as less abrupt, it can still create uncertainty. Employees may wonder whether more cuts are on the horizon or if their roles are secure. Maintaining transparency and open lines of communication from management will be crucial to rebuild trust and morale.
**Interviewer:** Moving forward, what steps do you believe the union should take to support affected employees and advocate for their rights?
**Jean Dupont:** We need to engage in thorough negotiations with Auchan’s management to ensure that any transition is fair and supportive for those impacted. This means advocating for severance packages, retraining opportunities, and helping employees find new positions if they choose to leave. Our priority must be to safeguard the rights and well-being of our members.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Jean. It’s vital that we keep the conversation going about worker rights and support in challenging times like these.
**Jean Dupont:** Thank you for having me. It’s important for everyone to stay informed and united in these discussions.
