Evonik: Interner Brief: Gewerkschaft erhöht Druck auf RAG-Stiftung im Evonik-Poker
In einem Schreiben an die Betriebsräte von Evonik und BASF stellt IG BCE-Chef Vassiliadis einen kompletten Verkauf an BASF infrage. Besonders vom größten Evonik-Aktionär fordert er Antworten.
A recent internal letter from the IG BCE union has raised concerns about the RAG-Stiftung's influence over Evonik, as the two companies prepare for a potential takeover by BASF. In the letter, IG BCE head Michael Vassiliadis questions how a complete sale of Evonik's assets could align with the Stiftung's current strategy of maintaining an influential stake.
The letter, signed by Vassiliadis and Alexander Bercht, the vice chairman of the Evonik supervisory board, highlights the uncertainty facing both workplaces. After years of restructuring and cost-cutting measures, employees are now questioning what steps lie ahead for their respective companies. The RAG-Stiftung, which owns around 44% of Evonik, has so far resisted a complete exit, aiming to reduce its stake to 25.1% by 2025.
The union argues that the financial logic of selling off Evonik assets is questionable, as the Stiftung would need to invest more successfully in the future to compensate for the loss of Evonik's dividend. The letter also criticizes BASF and Evonik's management for promising job security and a brighter future, yet failing to deliver new growth opportunities for their employees.
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