PSA releases the first conventional breaks

Pimkie failed, PSA did: the automaker received a green light from a majority of unions for its project of conventional collective breaks, a first since the recent reform of the Labor Code that introduces the device. This Friday the PSA works council is in progress and should not finish until late morning. The unions FO,… Continue reading PSA releases the first conventional breaks

Group layoffs: PSA Metz and Trémery would be affected

The term, the abbreviation, “RCC” (collective conventional break) is now well known to trade union organizations. AT PSA, the syndicate CGT of PSA Valenciennes indicates, Thursday, January 19, 2018 that this new procedure would touch multiple sites group, for a total of 1,300 positions. In Lorraine, two establishments could potentially be affected, Metz and Trémery.… Continue reading Group layoffs: PSA Metz and Trémery would be affected

Audi Smart Energy Network pilot project: eco-electricity intelligently managed

Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI quattro, Wallbox with control panel, electric charging Stationary home battery as energy buffer for electric car and grid management Unique: interaction with the power grid Automobile, home and power supply combined to form an intelligent energy network: In a pilot project the Audi Smart Energy Network for the first time… Continue reading Audi Smart Energy Network pilot project: eco-electricity intelligently managed

Mazda Opens Engine Machining Factory at Thai Powertrain Plant

2018/01/19 Company Information Increasing engine production capacity in Thailand to 100,000 units per year HIROSHIMA, Japan-Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the opening of a new engine machining factory at its powertrain plant in Thailand’s Chonburi Province, Mazda Powertrain Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, MPMT). Mazda’s Representative Director, President and CEO, Masamichi Kogai, was among the… Continue reading Mazda Opens Engine Machining Factory at Thai Powertrain Plant

PSA: 290 posts in Franche-Comté would be the subject of a collective collective break

The first conventional break figures were unveiled by CGT union representatives. In Franche-Comté, several sites would be concerned by this system of conventional breaks. Here is the detail that has not been made official. BESSONCOURT – 10 positions HERIMONCOURT – 13 posts SOCHAUX / BELCHAMP – 180 places VESOUL – 87 positions The collective conventional… Continue reading PSA: 290 posts in Franche-Comté would be the subject of a collective collective break

PSA: adopted, the project of conventional collective breaks will affect the three northern factories

PSA has achieved that Pimkie failed to do : to accept a project of collective collapseby the unions. The project was adopted by majority on Thursday 18th January by FO, CFDT, CFTC and CIA. The CGT, the first union of the group among the workers and the CFE CGC, majority among the executives, refuse for… Continue reading PSA: adopted, the project of conventional collective breaks will affect the three northern factories

PSA: the unions approve the collective conventional breakthrough project

The project of conventional collective break, presented by the car manufacturer, concerns 1,300 employees. According to union sources, the agreement was endorsed by most unions. Totaling more than 58% of the votes, FO, CFDT, CFTC and GSEA accepted the agreement. Voluntary departures and recruitment promises The CGT opposed this project. The second union behind FO… Continue reading PSA: the unions approve the collective conventional breakthrough project

New market potentials in Africa – Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda

Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda: Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen Group South Africa, and Claire Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, at today’s press briefing in Kigali. Volkswagen is taking the next step to develop the African sub-continent: as planned, the brand has founded “Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda”, a company… Continue reading New market potentials in Africa – Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda

Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda

Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda – volkswagen-media-services.com Photo Brand 18 January 2018 Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen Group South Africa, and Claire Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, at today’s press briefing in Kigali. Available assets LargeJPG (2.11 MB) Download for registered… Continue reading Volkswagen founds company for mobility solutions in Rwanda

Mangualde plant: Groupe PSA creates a third team

• 53,600 Peugeot Partner and Citroën Berlingo units sold in 2017, up 7.8% on 2016• Third production team and 225 jobs to be created as from April 2018 Groupe PSA has decided to create a third production team at the Mangualde plant in April 2018 and hire nearly 225 people at the facility by May. The move… Continue reading Mangualde plant: Groupe PSA creates a third team