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ZF Koblenz: Jobs saved – agreement in the job cuts conflict!
On November 28th, 2025, the future of 500 jobs at ZF will be discussed in Koblenz. The works council and IG Metall are fighting to preserve it.
ZF Koblenz: Jobs saved – agreement in the job cuts conflict!
In the Rhineland-Palatinate city of Koblenz, the future of around 500 jobs at ZF Friedrichshafen is being intensively discussed. It was initially planned to cut these positions, but now an agreement seems to be within reach. The works council and IG Metall campaigned vehemently against the job cuts and were able to achieve initial success. This is reported by the Rhine newspaper.
A press conference took place today in which the parties announced a preliminary agreement to secure jobs. Negotiations between the employer and the employee representatives will continue until mid-2026. This means that the risk of a strike has been averted for the time being, but the situation remains tense and is a central issue for the coming months.
A look at ZF Friedrichshafen
ZF Friedrichshafen AG has a long history that dates back to 1915, when it was founded in Friedrichshafen by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin and Alfred von Soden-Fraunhofen. Originally intended as a subsidiary for the production of gears for airships, the company has since developed into a world-renowned automotive supplier. ZF produces, among other things, automatic and manual transmissions as well as chassis components for cars, trucks and buses, such as Wikipedia summarizes.
In recent years, ZF has further diversified through strategic acquisitions, such as the acquisition of TRW Automotive in 2014 and Wabco in 2020. CEO Dr. Holger Klein emphasizes the need to keep the locations in Germany competitive and speaks of a planned restructuring in order to be able to respond better to changing market needs.
Transformation and future plans
The company faces the challenge of adapting to current market conditions. One of the measures is the targeted reduction of the total number of employees in Germany by up to 14,000 by 2028, depending on market developments. This could also have an impact in Koblenz, as the planned location consolidation is primarily aimed at flexible, future-proof solutions. The Press release from ZF emphasizes that social incompatibilities should be avoided and the affected employees should be supported through part-time offers or severance programs.
With an increased focus on electrification and digitalization, ZF plans to modernize its production processes to improve competitiveness. Dr. Klein emphasizes that despite the difficult market situation, investments in electromobility and new technologies are necessary in order to remain positioned for the future.
The developments in Koblenz are an important part of the bigger picture and show how the employees and the company are working together on a sustainable solution. The next few months will show whether and how the situation develops and what concrete measures can be implemented to stabilize jobs in Koblenz.