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Mahle workforce reductions in Motilla del Palancar

Overview

German automotive component manufacturer Mahle announced a plan to cut approximately 170 jobs at its plant in Motilla del Palancar, Cuenca. The company attributed the decision to market challenges and a lack of recovery in the electric vehicle market, noting that manufacturers have delayed or canceled vehicle programs. This follows a previous restructuring a year prior that resulted in 466 layoffs.

The proposal has met significant opposition from labor unions. The CCOO union rejected the plan, criticizing management for a lack of alternatives. Subsequently, the UGT FICA union accused Mahle of acting in “bad faith” regarding the collective redundancy process. UGT specifically criticized the company for communicating the news via a screen and attempting to hold negotiations in Madrid rather than locally, an act they claimed was intended to “subdue and exhaust” worker representatives.

Entities

Motilla del Palancar · MAHLE · SIMA Foundation · Cuenca · UGT FICA

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    UGT union disputes Mahle layoff negotiations in Spain

    The UGT union is protesting Mahle's plan to lay off 170 workers in Motilla del Palancar, demanding negotiations take place locally rather than in Madrid.

  2. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Mahle announces 170 job cuts at Motilla del Palancar plant

    Mahle has announced plans to cut approximately 170 jobs at its Motilla del Palancar plant in Spain, citing a slow recovery in the electric vehicle market and shifting automotive demand.

Sources

lacerca.com · liberaldecastilla.com