Starting February 20 and lasting until August 19, 2026, the company blames the cutbacks on a slump in the auto industry and fewer orders.
Unions say this is making workers even more worried. Ficosa has done this before, using a similar plan in late 2024 that was recently renewed after a government salary program ended last December.
This layoff, lasting six months, will hit most of the plant's employees, marking another tough time for the Maia plant as the industry shrinks.
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