Automotive industry: IG Metall mobilizes around 175,000 automotive employees
Thousands of employees at car manufacturers and suppliers in Germany are taking to the streets due to austerity plans. The head of IG Metall says, "Right now, the house is on fire everywhere."
The German metalworkers' union, IG Metall, has mobilized around 175,000 auto industry employees to protest against job cuts, potential plant closures, and demands for longer working hours. The actions took place at around 280 locations across Germany, including major auto hubs like Wolfsburg, Stuttgart, and Munich. IG Metall's leader, Christiane Benner, accused auto industry managers of making serious mistakes and called on them to take responsibility for protecting jobs and the industry.
The protests come as the German auto industry faces significant challenges, including a decline in production and job losses, with over 10,000 positions set to be cut at companies like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and VW.
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