Ford Cologne: Short-time work because of weak e-car demand!

Ford Cologne: Short-time work because of weak e-car demand!

Köln, Deutschland - Ford in the crisis: Cologne work goes into short work!

The alarm bells ring at Ford! The automotive giant is forced to introduce short -time work in the Cologne plant due to the dramatically falling demand for electric cars in Germany. "The significantly lower demand for electric vehicles requires temporary adaptation of the production volumes," said a spokeswoman for the company. The short -time work should apply for three weeks and has already been requested from the Federal Employment Agency. A shock for the workforce!

weak sales figures and production adjustments

In the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center, the models of Explorer and Capri are produced, but reality looks dark: "We produce more than we can sell" is quoted in an internal letter. Ford is not alone with its problems; The entire automotive industry is struggling with sales weakness, which is reinforced by the restraint of consumers in electric cars and the expiry of the funding premiums in Germany. The times are hard and the future uncertain!

The situation is particularly bitter because Ford has already reduced thousands of jobs in Cologne in recent years. Of the once almost 20,000 employees in 2018, there are now only about 13,000 left. The uncertainty about the next steps and the concern for your own jobs are killed by the employees. Ford is at a critical point, and the next few weeks will be crucial!