SOCATA

Tarbes, France

SOCATA is a French aircraft manufacturer renowned for its TBM series of high-performance turboprop airplanes. The company has a long legacy in designing and producing innovative light aircraft for business and general aviation.

CCI Score

-18.00

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Daher-Socata Faces Labor Discrimination Allegations

An investigation by labor inspectors found that Daher-Socata, the aerospace subsidiary of the marseillais Daher group, engaged in systemic discrimination against CFDT union representatives by blocking their career and salary advancements.

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Latest Events

OCT

01

2023

Daher-Socata Faces Labor Discrimination Allegations
-64.23

An investigation by labor inspectors found that Daher-Socata, the aerospace subsidiary of the marseillais Daher group, engaged in systemic discrimination against CFDT union representatives by blocking their career and salary advancements.
-75

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

October 1

The labor inspector's investigation revealed that union officials at Daher-Socata were systematically hindered in their career progression and salary improvements, a clear violation of workers' rights. Such practices undermine labor rights and contribute to authoritarian corporate practices by suppressing dissent and union influence.

Daher-Socata épinglé pour discrimination syndicale - La Tribune
JUN

08

2020

Worker Protest at Daher Socata Over Wage Negotiations
36.89

Employees at Daher Socata have blocked the Tarbes site in protest over ongoing salary negotiations, where management's offer of a 0.7% raise has been deemed insufficient by unions. Nearly 25% of the workforce is involved, with the protest expected to last until Thursday evening, and possibly extend into Friday and Monday.
+60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The protest reflects a strong, anti-authoritarian stance by workers demanding fair wages and better labor conditions. The active union mobilization against inadequate wage increases indicates a progressive commitment to safeguarding workers' rights.

Les salariés de la société Daher Socata bloquent depuis ce matin leur site de Tarbes.
JUN

08

2020

Labor Dispute and Strike at Daher-Socata Factory
-36.89

Workers at the Tarbes factory of Daher-Socata resumed their strike, protesting the management's proposal of a 0.7% wage increase and citing wage disparities between cadres and workers, leading to a temporary shutdown of production.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The company's offer of only a 0.7% wage increase amid significant labor unrest demonstrates a neglect for fair labor practices and worker rights. As the main industrial employer in the region, Daher-Socata's handling of wage negotiations and reported inequalities between cadres and workers highlights a concerning disregard for ethical labor relations.

L'usine Daher-Socata toujours paralysée à Tarbes - France 3 Régions
DEC

21

2001

Systematic Union Discrimination at Socata
-7.75

An investigation reveals that Socata historically institutionalized discriminatory practices against certain unions, notably marginalizing left-leaning unions such as CFDT and CGT while favoring unions like FO, CFTC, and CGC. The longstanding internal policy, evidenced by a confidential note from 1979 and recounted in 2001 court actions and union complaints, has negatively impacted the careers of many workers.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The article details how Socata, as part of the larger EADS group, enforced internal guidelines that discriminated against unions considered 'unfavorable' (such as CFDT and CGT) while promoting those deemed acceptable (FO, CFTC, CGC). This systematic exclusion and the resulting detrimental impact on workers' rights exemplify unethical labor practices, undermining worker empowerment and reinforcing corporate authoritarian policies.

Discrimination syndicale à Socata - ladepeche.fr