Honda lays off 400 employees in São Paulo

Honda lays off 400 employees in São Paulo

The Japanese automaker Honda announced today (18) the dismissal of 400 employees at the plant located in Sumaré, São Paulo, representing 12% of the actual unit. According to the company, the tsunami in Japan in March affected the suppliers of electronic components, items that could not be replaced.

"From June, the company will reduce its production by 50% of cars, from 600 to 300 units a day. Thus, the unit of gestational age that currently operates in three shifts, will work two shifts, and this situation will result in idle about 1,200 employees, "the statement issued by the manufacturer.

According to Honda, the decision was made after exhausting the options negotiated with the United Steelworkers of Campinas and region. The company also said that "as soon rectify the situation, it hopes to resume its normal pace of activity. " Now the company is studying "alternative to other employees who are stranded in the period of reduced production. "

The report could not connect with the representatives of the Metalworkers Union of Campinas and region.