Bosch reduces 3,800 jobs and working hours: a blow to the workforce

Bosch reduces 3,800 jobs and working hours: a blow to the workforce

Bosch, an important company in the German economy, has recently announced a comprehensive job reduction and working time reduction initiative, which could have an impact on up to 10,000 employees. This happens at a time when the company has already struggled to achieve its annual goals.

In Germany, 3,800 jobs are specifically affected. Frank Sell, the chairman of the overall works council in the Mobility Solutions area, described the decision as a “slap in the face” for the employees. This criticism is reinforced by the fact that only in July 2023 an agreement on the exclusion of operational dismissals was made by the end of 2027. As early as May 2024, there was a decision to reduce 2,200 jobs in various areas of business, which makes the current situation even more serious.

Details for reducing working hours

From March 1, 2025, Bosch is planning to reduce working hours for 450 employees in the headquarters and at other locations in Germany to 35 hours a week. This measure affects not only the direct reduction in working hours, but also a corresponding salary cut. The majority of the employees concerned are currently working 38 to 40 hours a week. The locations affected by this change include Abstatt, Holzkirchen, Stuttgart-Feuerbach, Schwieberdingen, Hildesheim, Leonberg, Renningen, Schwäbisch Gmünd and Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe. A spokeswoman for the company confirmed this information on request.

The decision to reduce working hours is in the context of the need to reduce operating costs and to react to the changing economic conditions. It remains to be seen how the workforce and unions will react to these measures. The discussion about job cuts and adjustments in working hours will undoubtedly continue and could lead to additional tensions within the company.

The latest developments at Bosch stand out for the challenges that many companies face in today's economy. The pressure to remain competitive often leads to difficult decisions that can have far -reaching consequences for the employees. A comprehensive report on these and other details is on industriemagazin.at to be found.