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Ardo plant workers and supporters protest for social plan in Groß-Enzersdorf

Groß-Enzersdorf, Lower Austria, Austria · Nov 9, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 9.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Workers and supporters are protesting against stalled negotiations regarding a social plan for employees following the planned closure of the plant.
What they want
The protesters are demanding a fair social plan and the establishment of a labor foundation for the affected employees.
What changed
Nov 9: A protest and solidarity rally took place at the Ardo plant in Groß-Enzersdorf to demand improved social plan negotiations.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Fair social plan
  • Establishment of a labor foundation

Organised by: PRO-GE, GPA

What authorities say

A spokesperson for Ardo Austria Frost stated that the company remains committed to its plan to support the affected employees with a social plan.1

The numbers

Only figures a source states, with who said it. Estimates often differ.

Crowd
300
300 employees participated in the protest according to ORF.1

The full story

On November 9, 2026, workers and supporters held a protest and solidarity rally outside the Ardo vegetable processing plant in Groß-Enzersdorf, Lower Austria. The demonstration was organised by the trade unions PRO-GE and GPA to protest against the lack of progress in negotiations for a social plan for the plant's employees. Speakers included union leaders Reinhold Binder and Barbara Teiber, as well as representatives from the Lower Austrian Chamber of Labour and the agricultural sector. Protesters carried signs expressing their frustration with the company's approach to the closure. While the company has announced plans to shut down the facility by August 2027, the unions are calling for significant improvements to the current social plan offer and the creation of a labor foundation to support the workforce.

Timeline

  1. Approximately 300 employees and supporters gathered at the Ardo plant in Groß-Enzersdorf to demand a fair social plan.1

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