Bosch plans to reduce its workforce at the Nuremberg plant by 900 employees by 2029. Currently, the site employs 1800 people. This decision follows a broader corporate strategy involving 22 000 job cuts across the group, primarily impacting the Mobility sector.
The IG Metall union and the local works council have strongly opposed the plan, warning that it could lead to the eventual closure of the facility after 2029. The union claims that management is demanding an additional 15 percent reduction in personnel costs, despite previous concessions made by workers since 2007.
The Nuremberg plant currently relies heavily on internal combustion engine components, specifically high-pressure pumps for petrol injection. The union reports that these products face intense competition from other Bosch sites with lower social standards. Management has not yet provided new product mandates for the site.
The existing site security agreement for the Nuremberg plant is set to expire on 31 December 2026. Employees previously protested against potential layoffs on 21 September. As of mid-2026, the Bosch Group employed 406 225 people, reflecting a decrease of 6 549 staff members since the end of 2025.
