Audi Subsidiary PSW Plans Job Cuts - Plant's Future in Doubt - PSW GmbH Announces Job Cuts Amid Audi Reorganization
PSW GmbH, an Audi subsidiary, has announced significant job cuts. The news was delivered via video message, drawing criticism from labor union IG Metall. Around 1,000 positions are affected, with the Neckarsulm site potentially facing closure.
Audi's comprehensive reorganization has triggered the need for PSW GmbH to make structural changes. Negotiations are underway between the works council, IG Metall, and the company to discuss the future direction and restructuring. Despite the uncertainty, the company has confirmed no redundancies for operational reasons.
The exact number of job cuts is yet to be specified, but PSW Automotive Engineering, another Audi subsidiary, is planning cuts affecting up to 30 percent of positions. The Neckarsulm site, with roughly 100 employees, is expected to bear the brunt of the cuts.
PSW GmbH's job cuts, triggered by Audi's reorganization, are subject to ongoing negotiations. The number of affected positions and the future of the Neckarsulm site remain uncertain. The company has assured no redundancies for operational reasons, but the potential closure of the site looms.
