Suche
Mein Konto
Kaufland in Albstadt: Shock layoffs for all employees!
Kaufland unexpectedly announces layoffs for 80 employees in Albstadt-Ebingen, despite construction delays. Protests follow.
Kaufland in Albstadt: Shock layoffs for all employees!
Kaufland, part of the Schwarz Group, is causing unrest among the employees of the branch in Albstadt-Ebingen. How Mercury Reportedly, the company plans to lay off its entire workforce of around 80 employees. This decision came at a time when the branch is temporarily closed due to renovations. The announcement surprised employees, who were informed of their precarious situation at two meetings.
The circumstances under which the dismissals are to take place are particularly worrying. According to management, employees must resign by December 31, 2025 or January 31, 2026, taking into account the collective notice period. The employees were not offered any alternative positions within the company group. A sales manager recommended that employees reapply at other Kaufland stores at minimum wage, as if they had never worked in Albstadt.
Uncertain future and protests
The information about the layoffs was also provided by Swabian confirmed. Employees express significant doubts about the company's long-term construction plans. The planned renovation on Kientenstrasse, which is expected to take three to four years to complete, is causing many people to worry about their existence. These concerns are particularly pronounced among the employees who previously moved from the closed branch in Sigmaringen and are also affected.
In response to the drastic measures, the workforce has already begun protest actions and is planning legal action against the company's decisions. The management had previously assured that there were plans to distribute employees to other locations during the construction phase, but this assurance has now not been kept.
Corporate background
Kaufland is a major retail company and employs a total of around 155,000 people in over 1,500 stores in Europe. Despite this large number of employees, the company has recently made negative headlines, including due to a hygiene scandal. The current layoff plans now raise questions about the company's strategy and how it deals with the workforce.
The situation in Albstadt-Ebingen is another indication of how strongly the circumstances in retail are influenced by economic and operational changes. Employees and unions are called upon to take action against these developments in order to protect the rights of employees and ensure fair treatment.