Toyota employees in Sorocaba, São Paulo, agreed on Sunday to the company’s layoff plan following the closure of operations due to damage from a storm.
96.28% of voters supported the company’s proposal, as reported by the Sorocaba and Region Metallurgical Union. The agreement will be effective after a 20-day emergency holiday starting on 1 October 2025, impacting around 4,500 workers.
The layoff will start on October 21 and could last for up to 150 days.
Workers have been assured that all employees earning a gross salary of up to R $ 10,000 will retain 100% of their net payment during the layoff period.
“We managed to achieve significant successes despite challenges, like ensuring full PPR payment and job security throughout the layoff phase. This outcome demonstrates the category’s trust in the Union’s efforts and reinforces our dedication to protecting rights and employment,” stated Leandro Soares, SMetal’s president.
Toyota halts manufacturing in Brazil following period in São Paulo.
Toyota stated that it would stop all vehicle production in Brazil due to damages at its Porto Feliz engine factory, which supplies engines to plants in Sorocaba and Indaiatuba, as reported by Times Brasil.
The unit experienced significant damage to its infrastructure, such as the destruction of sheds and the filling up of internal spaces. Production is expected to resume in the following year, 2026, although the exact date is not yet determined.
The production of models like Corolla, Corolla Cross, and Yaris, as well as the upcoming launch of the Yaris Cross, was significantly affected by a storm with 95 Km/h winds. The manufacturing at the Sorocaba plant was also impacted.
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