PSA wants to restart production in a French factory later on Monday through a pilot project with volunteers. However, according to unions, it is still far too early.
Production would resume later today in Valenciennes, France. PSA builds gearboxes there. Similarly, the reopening of the Douvrin plant is planned for later this week. PSA wants to start producing engine blocks again from next Friday. Much to the dismay of French unions.
“As far as we are concerned, resuming production is too early, as the worst of the pandemic is not yet behind us. We don’t understand either. France wants to extend the lockdown and PSA will try to get people out of the house,” said a union man. . Last Friday it was announced that France will remain in lockdown until April 15.
On March 16, PSA announced it would close all of its European production facilities. This applied to factories in Mulhouse and Madrid, for example, where PSA builds the 508, 508 SW, the DS 7 Crossback and C4 Cactus.