What happened to Continental workers in Wetzlar, Germany, and how has it affected them?

Continental workers in Wetzlar initially expected about 300 employees would be transferred to other locations in Badenhausen and Frankfurt. However, in January, the company reversed this decision and announced complete elimination of all jobs at the Wetzlar facility, leaving hundreds facing unemployment. This sudden change has created a bleak outlook for the affected workers who had made significant life commitments based on their employment security. Many had purchased homes or made long-term plans that now face disruption. As one worker described it, their lives and families depend on these jobs, and everything is being 'wiped out in one stroke,' highlighting the devastating personal impact of these corporate decisions.