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Protest against factory closure: Bosch employees fight for the future!
Protest against the closure of the Bosch factory in Waiblingen on November 24, 2025; 560 jobs threatened.
Protest against factory closure: Bosch employees fight for the future!
The planned closure of the Bosch factory in Waiblingen is causing a lot of excitement and discontent in the region. On November 24th, a large demonstration will be organized in which those affected and supporters will take to the streets to protest against this decision. How KZBB According to reports, around 560 jobs are at risk as the production of connectors for the automotive industry is set to end by 2028.
The works council chairman and IG Metall are actively committed to preserving jobs. They emphasize the company's loss of social responsibility and the associated effects on the region. The protest is supported by former works council members and employees, who primarily denounce the decline in economic prospects in the Waiblingen area.
Day of action with broad support
The day of action on November 24th is intended to send a strong signal. The procession starts at 11 a.m. at Syntegon, the rally takes place at 11:55 a.m. in front of the factory gate. In addition to speeches, music acts and expressions of solidarity are planned for the stage. The IG Metall managing director has already pointed out how important this protest will be for the entire region.
The workforce is determined to fight for their jobs and is prepared to take industrial action. Bosch, on the other hand, points to falling sales and rising production costs as reasons for closing the plant. In the past, the Waiblingen plant was very successful in the 1980s and had over 2,000 employees.
A look at Bosch headquarters in North America
Thomas is involved not only in the industry, but also in education, serving on the Michigan State University Mobility Advisory Council. Such connections and engagements are important to strengthen Bosch's network while addressing the needs of the region.
The conversations and debates surrounding the closure in Waiblingen offer a deep insight into the challenges of modern industry, where economic decisions often have deeper social and societal effects.