OSNABRÜCK / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The uncertainty about the future of the VW factory in Osnabrück is causing unrest among employees. Despite promises from the company’s top management, there are no concrete plans for the period after 2027. The workforce is now demanding clarity and investments to secure the location.
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The future of the Volkswagen factory in Osnabrück is hanging in the balance, which has prompted the workforce to demonstrate for a clear plan for the future. A year after the promises made by the group management, there are still no concrete plans for a successor model or investments, which further increases the uncertainty among the approximately 2,300 employees. Thorsten Gröger, head of IG Metall, criticized the situation as irresponsible towards a workforce that has been characterized by quality and reliability for years.
The demonstration in front of the factory in Osnabrück attracted hundreds of people who showed their support for the workers’ demands. Osnabrück’s mayor Katharina Pötter also called on Volkswagen to take responsibility for the location and its employees. The ongoing uncertainty is putting a deep strain on people, said the CDU politician.
A year ago, after intensive negotiations, the company and the union agreed on a restructuring program for the core VW brand. Convertible production in Osnabrück has been extended until mid-2027, but there are still no concrete plans for the period after that. Volkswagen had announced that it would examine options for another use of the site, but concrete decisions are still pending.
The situation in Osnabrück is an example of the challenges that many automotive locations in Germany face. The change in the automotive industry towards electromobility and digitalization requires new strategies and investments. The employees in Osnabrück hope that Volkswagen will soon provide clarity and secure the location in the long term.
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