Michelin’s Querétaro Plant Closure and Subsequent Job Offers
Querétaro, Qro. Following Michelin’s announcement to close its plant in Querétaro, at least three companies from the same sector have expressed interest in hiring part of the workforce that will be affected, explained Liliana San Martín Castillo, the Secretary of Labor (ST) in Querétaro.
Interested Companies Seeking Specialized Workforce
These companies are interested in the specialized labor force and have proposed immediate hiring possibilities, according to San Martín Castillo.
At least three companies from the same sector as Michelin have shown interest in hiring part of the specialized workforce that will be affected by the plant closure in Querétaro, according to Liliana San Martín Castillo, the Secretary of Labor in Querétaro.
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Upcoming Meeting to Protect Workers’ Rights
The state labor official informed that she would hold a meeting on this topic, with the aim of ensuring workers’ labor rights. This meeting will focus on two aspects: processing severance packages and linking the affected workers to new employment opportunities.
Impact on 480 Michelin Employees
Michelin announced on June 9 that it will close the plant by the end of 2025, affecting its 480 employees. The closure is due to market shifts in passenger and light truck tires, as the factory lacks the infrastructure to produce larger components.
Despite the plant closure, Michelin will maintain its other activities in Querétaro through its corporate headquarters and the Shared Services Center, as well as continuing operations in León, Guanajuato.
Querétaro’s Transforming Industry: A Major Job Contributor
In Querétaro, the transforming industry provides 249,409 secure jobs, accounting for 34.9% of the total registered workers at the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) as of May.
This sector is the largest formal job generator in Querétaro, followed by business services for companies, individuals, and households; commerce; social and community services; construction; and others.
Key Questions and Answers
- What companies are interested in hiring Michelin workers? At least three companies from the same sector as Michelin have expressed interest in hiring part of the specialized workforce.
- When will the meeting to protect workers’ rights take place? The Secretary of Labor in Querétaro will hold a meeting to ensure workers’ labor rights, focusing on severance packages and new employment opportunities.
- How many employees will be affected by the Michelin plant closure? The closure will impact 480 Michelin employees in Querétaro.
- Why is Michelin closing its Querétaro plant? The closure is due to market shifts in passenger and light truck tires, as the factory lacks infrastructure to produce larger components.
- What other activities will Michelin maintain in Querétaro? Michelin will continue its operations through its corporate headquarters, Shared Services Center, and the León plant in Guanajuato.
- What percentage of jobs in Querétaro does the transforming industry represent? The transforming industry accounts for 34.9% of the total registered jobs in Querétaro.
