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GKN Zwickau: 835 jobs at risk – strike ensures high severance payments!
The article highlights the closure of the GKN cardan shaft factory in Zwickau, which affects 835 employees, and the effects on the workforce.
GKN Zwickau: 835 jobs at risk – strike ensures high severance payments!
A structured decline in employees and production can be observed at GKN's Zwickau cardan shaft factory. Currently, out of almost 900 employees, only 210 are still active. As the Free press reported that the halls are empty and the workforce is visibly shaken. The situation in the parking lot speaks volumes - many parking bays are unoccupied, which illustrates the tense situation.
The closure of production in the cardan shaft factory will be fatal for a total of 835 employees. However, the workforce did not surrender without a fight. Through strikes and negotiations with GKN, they were able to negotiate high severance payments and the establishment of a transfer company. After Sächsische.de An impressive 96 percent of IG Metall members voted for a social collective agreement. This provides for severance payments of 1.5 months' salary per year of employment for terminated employees, but at least 17,500 euros. For comparison: usual severance payments are often significantly lower, at just half a month's salary.
A ray of hope for the employees
Economics Minister Martin Dulig described the agreements as exemplary and the affected employees at the GKN factory can hope for additional support. This includes 5,000 euros per dependent child as well as further surcharges for union members. A specially set up transfer company helps employees find new job opportunities and take advantage of qualification measures. According to GKN, they will receive support for up to twelve months.
The of Planet knowledge The information provided makes it clear that strikes are workers' strongest weapon against inadequate working conditions. In this case, the employees of the universal joint shaft factory not only fought for their rights through decisive strike action, but also sent a signal that solidarity and joint action are of crucial importance in today's working world.
The future is uncertain
At the same time, the future of the remaining workforce remains uncertain. While GKN has provided a location guarantee for its other plants in Offenbach, Kiel and Trier until the end of 2028, the Zwickau plant faces an uncertain fate. The company has confirmed that it has completely stopped production of cardan shafts. Concerns about secure jobs are depressing the remaining employees, who are also wondering how they can motivate themselves in this gloomy mood.
It remains to be seen how the situation of the employees will develop and whether the transfer company set up is in keeping with the times. But one thing is certain: the challenges are great, and workforce cohesion will be even more important as we look to the future.