Layoffs at ArcelorMittal predominantly impact Dunkirk, followed by Florange and Basse-Indre sites.
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Looks like ArcelorMittal's plan is to slash around 636 jobs, but to balance things out, they're also aiming to create 35 new ones. But here's the catch: the actual number of layoffs could be less than 385, depending on existing vacancies. ArcelorMittal stated in a press release that this figure could decrease further due to internal reassignments and mobility.
Union sources suggest Dunkerque's gonna take the most hit, with 295 jobs on the chopping block. Keep in mind, this number might go down once you account for temporary workers, vacant positions, and internal mobility—management claims it could amount to 162 layoffs.
Fun fact: Dunkerque is one of Europe's largest blast furnaces and employs approximately 3,200 people.
As for the rest...
Apparently, ArcelorMittal France North is looking to chop around 600 jobs across several sites, including Dunkerque, Florange, and Basse-Indre, among others. This move comes in response to a 20% drop in European steel demand over five years and imports accounting for 30% of the market. Interestingly, no production cuts have been announced as of April 2025[1][2][3]. The exact job numbers are still uncertain, with the company stating it's too early to quantify[1][3]. This announcement highlights the challenges facing Europe's steel sector, which supports roughly 2.5 million jobs and contributes around €80 billion annually to EU GDP[1].
- ArcelorMittal indicated in a press release that the number of layoffs in their manufacturing industry could decrease further due to internal reassignments and mobility.
- The actual number of layoffs at ArcelorMittal's Dunkerque site, initially estimated at 295, might go down to 162 when taking into account temporary workers, vacant positions, and internal mobility.
- In addition to Dunkerque, ArcelorMittal France North is planning to reduce around 600 jobs across sites such as Florange, Basse-Indre, and others, as a response to a significant drop in European steel demand and heavy imports.
- The layoffs at ArcelorMittal correspond to the broader difficulties faced by the European steel sector, which supports around 2.5 million jobs and contributes approximately €80 billion annually to EU GDP.
- Despite plans for layoffs, ArcelorMittal France North has made no announcement regarding production cuts, as of April 2025.
