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Automotive components manufacturer Schaeffler to cut 3,460 jobs

The company announced 3,460 job cuts worldwide, citing the crisis in the automotive sector. It has not yet disclosed whether its production facility in Caldas da Rainha will be affected or face closure.

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If you or someone in your household works at the Schaeffler plant in Caldas da Rainha, there is uncertainty regarding potential closures or layoffs, though no specific local impacts have been confirmed yet.

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