Eberspächer secures jobs in Esslingen by 2027 - settlement!

Eberspächer secures jobs in Esslingen by 2027 - settlement!

In a pleasant turn for the over 1,000 employees of the automotive supplier Eberspächer in Esslingen am Neckar, all fears of dismissals can be laid. As reported [merkur.de] (https://www.merkur.de/wirtschaft/grosser-autozi--autozorer-einigt-sich-mit- worker-representative-off-the-off-off-off-off-93794052.html), an additional collective agreement with the works council and the IG Metall was successfully negotiated. This stipulates that the terminations are excluded by December 31, 2027. This means that the employment relationship can only be dissolved on both sides. A truly important step for job security!

But the situation is not entirely unproblematic. Eberspächer, which has to struggle with economic difficulties, had to dismantle jobs with the daughter Pure in Herxheim. The new tariff regulation provides for an increase in weekly working hours to 37 hours, but without a salary adjustment. Employees now have the option of choosing salary cuts, which is certainly a big challenge. Vacation and Christmas bonuses will also be significantly reduced in the next few years, which encounters mixed feelings in the workforce.

lots of jobs, but no rest?

At another location of Eberspächer in Neunkirchen, a similar agreement was already made in 2023, which excludes operational terminations by 2027. This shows that IG Metall's efforts have an effect. Nevertheless, the union warns caution: The future contract, which also provides for a fund for investments and job protection, does not guarantee a risk -free future. Eberspächer has already started to build a new factory in Bulgaria, where heating for electric vehicles are to be produced - a step into the future that could also put existing jobs under pressure in Germany.

The situation at Eberspächer reflects a trend in the entire industry: While companies adapt and invest in new technologies, the job situation often remains tense. The situation is similar with Mahle, where IG Metall has negotiated a future collective agreement for 10,500 employees, which also excludes allegations by the end of 2025. This is also about transformation and qualification, while the industry is increasingly switching to electric cars and digitized production. As reports igmetall.de, special regulations apply to several locations, some of which are secured by 2026.

In total it can be seen that there is a lot of spirit of optimism in the car industry in Baden-Württemberg, but the way there has many stumbling blocks. Employee representatives such as IG Metall play a crucial role in representing the concerns of the employees in these turbulent times and offering security. However, the question remains how long this security can be held until the economic framework conditions are stabilized. A challenge that the industry as well as the employees have to face.