The future of several employees at the TotalEnergies fuel station in Flic-en-Flac, Mauritius, is uncertain due to a change in management. A petition is circulating among customers, urging them to support the retention of current staff members. The petition, titled "Pour conserver nos emplois !!!", claims that the employees' positions will be eliminated and taken over by workers from elsewhere. The employees, who mention their families and financial obligations, are calling on customers to make their voices heard to the new owners of the station.
According to the employees, some have been serving at the station for up to 12 years. One anonymous employee expressed the concerns of the group, stating that they would like to keep their jobs but are aware that they have the skills and knowledge to adapt to a new management system. The employee emphasized that the issue goes beyond just their professional lives, as they rely on their jobs to support their families.
However, TotalEnergies Mauritius disputes the presentation made by the employees. Ashlen Ramasawmy, the company's communication officer, stated that the TotalEnergies station in Flic-en-Flac has always been and continues to be owned by TotalEnergies, and there will be no change in ownership. Ramasawmy explained that the situation arises from the withdrawal of a third-party company responsible for human resources at the station.
The third-party company, Petroserv, has been providing labor to the station until the end of the month. According to Bernard Thomas, Petroserv's communication officer, the company is currently in negotiations with unions and legal representatives to ensure that the employees can retain their jobs. Thomas emphasized that Petroserv wants the employees to keep their jobs and avoid being left without work.
A new manager will take over the station, handling marketing, accounting, and other responsibilities. As each company has its own team, the current employees risk losing their jobs during the transition. Ramasawmy clarified that this situation is the responsibility of the third-party company, not TotalEnergies.
The employees have not received any official documents but have been verbally informed that their contracts will be terminated soon. The petition circulating among customers aims to demonstrate support for the employees and persuade the new management to retain them. The situation highlights the challenges faced by workers in adapting to changes in management and ownership.
The developments at the TotalEnergies fuel station in Flic-en-Flac have raised concerns about job security and the impact of management changes on employees. As the negotiations between Petroserv and the unions continue, the employees remain uncertain about their future. The outcome will likely have implications for the workers, the new management, and the community they serve.
Key points
- Employees at TotalEnergies fuel station in Flic-en-Flac face uncertainty over their jobs due to a change in management.
- A petition is circulating among customers to support the retention of current staff members.
- TotalEnergies disputes the claims made by employees, stating that there will be no change in ownership.
