Capgemini Sells US Subsidiary Amid ICE Contract Backlash

Capgemini's Decision to Sell US Subsidiary

• 🎯 Capgemini announced it is putting its US subsidiary up for sale following controversy over a contract with US immigration agency ICE.
• 🤝 The French tech giant's decision was welcomed by the French government, with officials stating they cannot accept a French company being associated with "brutal methods and violence."

Controversy Over ICE Contract

• 💰 The controversy stemmed from a contract worth approximately $365 million, where Capgemini would provide ICE with a tool to locate and identify foreign nationals.
• ✊ This contract sparked significant controversy in France and unease among Capgemini employees and trade unions.
• 🗣️ Employees expressed feelings of horror and disgust, feeling betrayed by the company's involvement.

Union Demands and Future Commitments

• ✍️ A French trade union called for Capgemini to go further, demanding a strong written commitment to revise current contracts in security and armaments.
• 🚫 The union specifically called for firm commitments to no longer work with entities like ICE in the future.

Business Challenges and Job Cuts

• 📉 Capgemini is also facing a slowdown in business.
• ✂️ The company is implementing 2,400 job cuts in France as it navigates these challenges.