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Struggle over Hildesheim Bosch Plant: Lies Denounces Company Over Job Cuts
In the ongoing dispute over the future of the Bosch plant in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony's Minister President Olaf Lies has taken a strong stance against the company. "A worse image a company could not present," said the SPD politician, following the management's unwillingness to partake in a discussion with him and the employees.
Lies initially invited the meeting as the economics minister, offering to act as a mediator between the company and its workforce. However, according to the state chancellery, the management declined the invitation, leaving the conversation between politicians and employees.
Bosch announced in November that it intended to eliminate around 750 jobs at the Hildesheim plant due to an unfavorable order situation. This would represent approximately half of the 1,500 jobs at the site, according to the IG Metall union. The company plans to eliminate around 600 jobs by the end of 2026, as stated by Bosch.
Dialogues between Bosch and the works council regarding a future concept for the site have recently broken down. Employees now fear that the site may ultimately be closed.
Lies commends the works council, which, he says, has "not come with maximal demands, but approaches Bosch." Nonetheless, employees are hopeful for promising prospects rather than another significant wave of job cuts. In such a scenario, the last move would be the closure of the plant.
The works council chairman, Stefan Störmer, stated that they could not have foreseen the management's decision to reject the meeting with Lies. "We are always prepared to resume the talks and continue to seek good solutions," he said.
Bosch maintains that, given the current cost structure of the Hildesheim plant, it cannot secure new orders. "This means there is no economically viable perspective for the production site in Hildesheim," said the divisional board, Karsten Müller. The plant produces components for electric cars.
Bosch has been engaging in continuous talks with Lies about the situation in Hildesheim for some time. The company intends to carry on this exchange. "However, since the negotiations with the employee representatives have ended without success, we ask for understanding as we examine the next steps," Bosch stated.
Relevant Enrichment Data: The ongoing dispute between Lower Saxony's Minister President Olaf Lies and Bosch over the future of the Bosch plant in Hildesheim is a matter of concern. The most recent article from Nord24 indicates that negotiations between Bosch and the employee representatives have stalled, prompting fears about the plant's future and potential job losses. Continuous monitoring of news updates and official statements from the parties involved is necessary for more detailed information.
The community policy of Lower Saxony, led by Minister President Olaf Lies, has become increasingly involved in discussions with the manufacturing industry giant, Bosch, concerning the employment policy at the Hildesheim plant. Lies has criticized Bosch's decision to abandon discussions surrounding job cuts, stating that the employment policy of the company in this matter has tarnished its reputation in the finance sector and business community.
Olaf Lies has also advocated for the promotion of an industry-specific employment policy that prioritizes job retention and fosters promising prospects for the future of the Hildesheim plant, instead of leading to further job cuts in the business sector. Meanwhile, Bosch has maintained that the high-cost structure of the Hildesheim plant hinders its ability to secure new orders, placing the plant's future in uncertainty.
