CGT Supports Michelin Employee Amidst Dismissal Dispute in Dijon
Dijon, France – Union activists from the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) rallied in front of the Dijon administrative court on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to demonstrate support for a Michelin employee, Cyrille Gervais, contesting the cancellation of his dismissal. The dispute centers on allegations of “employer relentlessness” by Michelin, according to a press release from the Côte-d’Or departmental union of the CGT.
Background of the Case
Cyrille Gervais, a CGT union member at the Michelin Blanzy site, has been involved in a protracted legal battle with the company regarding his dismissal. The case has already been reviewed twice by courts in Chalon sur Saône and Dijon, resulting in acquittals for Gervais. Despite these rulings, the Michelin group is challenging the decision by the Minister of Labor to annul the dismissal, bringing the case before the Dijon administrative court.
Union Response and Solidarity
Approximately one hundred people participated in the demonstration, including representatives from the CGT Chemical Federation (FNIC), CGT Michelin union members from various regions, and local CGT unions. The CGT asserts that Michelin’s continued pursuit of the dismissal constitutes “unprecedented employer harassment” and a broader attack on union activists.
Frédéric Pissot, Secretary General of the CGT Côte-d’Or, stated, “Whoever attacks a comrade of the CGT attacks the entire CGT,” emphasizing the union’s unwavering support for Gervais and its commitment to defending its members against perceived employer repression.
Michelin’s Position
As of March 24, 2026, Michelin has not publicly commented on the specific details of the case, but is actively contesting the Minister of Labor’s decision in court. Further updates will be provided as the legal proceedings unfold.