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Future of Alstom in Hennigsdorf: 140 jobs at risk!
Negotiations for 120 jobs at Alstom in Hennigsdorf on November 20th. Future uncertain despite solid order situation.
Future of Alstom in Hennigsdorf: 140 jobs at risk!
The future of the Alstom plant is currently being discussed in Hennigsdorf. Discussions between the works council and management are scheduled for November 20th, which will concern the fate of 120 to 140 jobs. This uncertainty raises questions because, as works council leader Heiko Engelmann emphasizes, job cuts in important areas such as production and quality could affect almost a third of the entire workforce. There are currently around 2,100 employees working there.
One reason for the talks is the impending situation from mid to late 2027. Engelmann asks loudly [maz-online.de]. while the order situation for 2028 still remains uncertain. However, there should be clarity about the situation at Alstom by the end of 2023.
Order situation and investments
However, there are positive things to report about the current orders. The order books in Hennigsdorf are well filled, including projects for metro vehicles in Stockholm and the SJ250 high-speed project. Alstom also plans to invest up to 40 million euros in the plant, including for the construction of a new paint shop. An expansion of the track infrastructure on the site is also in full swing.
A very current topic is a possible order for the Berlin S-Bahn. This could bring a decisive turn for the work. However, there are legal difficulties here too: The Berlin Court of Appeal had classified the tender as contrary to public procurement law in key points, which is why Alstom had this decision examined legally.
Hope for support
The discussion about jobs and the future of the location comes at a time when federal politics is also reacting to the challenges of the economic situation. There are hopes for support from the federal government in the form of a special fund of 500 billion euros for infrastructure modernization. This could strengthen Alstom’s Hennigsdorf location.
At the same time, Alstom is pursuing a clear strategy in mobility development. As explained on the company website alstom.com, Alstom is leading greener and smarter mobility worldwide. The company sees it as its responsibility to develop innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact and improve the passenger experience. With the vision of positioning the rail industry as an important player in the area of decarbonization of transport, Alstom also wants to gain importance in Hennigsdorf as a key location for digitalization and service.
The coming weeks are crucial for the workforce in Hennigsdorf. The works council knows that there is a lot at stake and the talks on November 20th will set the tone. It remains to be hoped that a solution will be found that not only protects jobs, but also makes the location future-proof.