According to the central union representative CGT Total refining and petrochemicals, Total plans not to replace "at least 700 out of 1,400" positions affected by a departure.
Officially, a voluntary departure plan has been launched, without confirmation of this figure.
Total is considering a voluntary departure plan that could lead to 700 job cuts, Thierry Defresnes, central CGT Total refining and petrochemicals union representative, told AFP.
One in two jobs not replaced
"At a minimum, 700 positions will not be replaced out of 1,400 to 1,500 potentially employees affected by a departure," said Thierry Defresnes, confirming press information.
Total management confirmed to AFP the opening of a voluntary departure plan but not the figure of 700 job cuts.