Renault unions agree to cut 1,700 jobs in France

Renault Douai_Plant — Production at Renault's plant in Douai, France, where the Espace and Scenic/Grand Scenic are built. Those models will be discontinued in favor of electric vehicles.

December 14, 2021 02:33 PM

PARIS -- Three of Renault Group's four main French unions have signed an agreement with the automaker on a plan to eliminate 1,700 jobs in exchange for guarantees on production targets and new model allocations.

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