Bosch Job Cuts: A German Restructuring

The provided article discusses a significant number of job losses, characterizing it as a “jobs massacre.” It specifically criticizes the IG Metall union and its Works Council representatives for their inaction in defending these jobs amidst a larger wave of sackings. The article asserts that these union representatives are failing to protect workers’ interests.

The author advocates for the establishment of independent rank-and-file action committees. These committees are proposed as an alternative to the existing union structure, explicitly opposing the “nationalist policies” of the union apparatus and its “factory police.” The article emphasizes the urgent need for these committees, portraying them as a means for workers to take independent action and defend their jobs against the perceived failures of the established union. The core argument is that the current union leadership is not adequately representing the workers, necessitating a new, independent form of organization.

find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/09/29/eqjp-s29.html

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