Michelin's pattern of hiring lobbyists with prior government positions exemplifies the revolving door effect, which undermines democratic accountability and elevates the risk of corporate influence in political decisions. Such practices contribute to an environment where public policy may be shaped to favor corporate interests over the needs of the people.

Michelin Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets

The closure of sites and consequent layoffs directly impact workers’ rights. Michelin’s decision contradicts its prior commitment to preserving employment, especially when benefiting from public funds aimed at sustaining jobs, thereby severely undermining labor relations and human rights.

Michelin face à la polémique : des licenciements malgré les aides publiques ?

Michelin's decision to close two plants has ignited protests by French workers who fear that such closures prioritize cost-cutting over the protection of labor rights, undermining job security and worker welfare. This action reflects a disregard for fair labor practices and contributes to broader concerns about authoritarian corporate policies that marginalize working communities.

'Black Day': French Workers Protest Michelin Plans To Close Two Plants

The announcement to close two factories, impacting over 1,200 employees, clearly reflects negative labor practices. This decision undermines worker security and highlights a prioritization of financial and competitive metrics over employee welfare, intensifying economic hardship for the affected workers.

Michelin ferme ses usines de Vannes et Cholet, 1.200 salariés sacrifiés

The closure of these factories is likely to negatively affect local economies by reducing industrial activity in the regions, further deepening structural economic disparities and centralizing production in fewer sites.

Michelin ferme ses usines de Cholet et de Vannes - Le Monde.fr

Michelin’s statement also emphasizes rigorous supply chain ethics, requiring suppliers to adhere to strict human rights standards and implementing due diligence processes. This proactive approach to managing supplier risks and enforcing ethical sourcing standards strengthens the company's anti-slavery and human rights commitments.

PDF MICHELIN TYRE plc MODERN SLAVERY statement 2023

Michelin's reported expenditure of $396,000 on lobbying in 2023 demonstrates its active engagement in influencing political processes. From an anti-fascist perspective, such corporate lobbying can undermine democratic accountability by prioritizing corporate interests over public welfare, potentially enabling policies that favor authoritarian or oligarchic control.

Michelin Lobbying Profile • OpenSecrets

The planned closures of the Vannes and Cholet factories have directly impacted job security and worker rights, prompting a mass demonstration. This action reflects a business practice that prioritizes profit over the well-being of employees, undermining fair labor practices and contributing to authoritarian economic behavior.

“No Michelin factory is safe”: in Clermont-Ferrand, mobilization against site closures

Michelin's disclosure of nearly €2 million in lobbying expenses signals a significant effort to shape regulatory and political outcomes in various countries. Such activities often contribute to corporate overreach in political affairs, potentially undermining democratic accountability and creating an environment that favors corporate interests over the public good. From an anti-fascist perspective, this concentrated political influence is evaluated negatively.

Michelin: €2 million for lobbying in 2022

Michelin's reported lobbying expense of $396,000 in 2023 indicates a significant investment in influencing government policy, a practice that can undermine democratic accountability and promote corporate interests over public welfare. Such political engagement is viewed negatively from an anti-fascist perspective, as it may contribute to a system where corporate influence overshadows the voices of marginalized communities.

Michelin Issues Lobbied • OpenSecrets

The statement represents a strong commitment to ethical supply chain practices by enforcing anti-slavery and human trafficking measures. By requiring suppliers to comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and including termination clauses for non-compliance, Michelin Connected Fleet demonstrates progressive business practices that protect vulnerable populations and uphold human rights.

PDF MODERN SLAVERY ACT STATEMENT