Crisis at BASF: Threatened around 1,800 jobs in Ludwigshafen!

Crisis at BASF: Threatened around 1,800 jobs in Ludwigshafen!

Ludwigshafen - The future of BASF is on the brink! On Tuesday, October 8th, BASF boss Dr. Markus Kamieth and Prime Minister Alexander Schweitzer in Mainz to talk about the impending decommissioning of production facilities and the feared job cuts in the world's largest chemical plant. While the talks are pending, the hard savings program ensures immense uncertainty among 111,991.

In the middle of sharp criticism, especially on the part of the works council and the IG BCE, the management emphasizes that the focus is on cost reductions. In view of the massive austerity measures, the employees feel powerful and demand the exclusion of operational dismissals by 2030. According to Dr. Katja Scharpwinkel, site manager in Ludwigshafen, are planned for further adjustments to the facilities, which could lead to uncertain job losses. One thing is clear: The BASF faces a decisive phase that not only affects the workforce, but also the entire chemical industry. more on www.echo24.de .