Will Autoland soon burn down?: IG Metall mobilizes around 175,000 auto employees
Thousands of employees at German car manufacturers and suppliers are taking to the streets due to savings plans. The head of IG Metall says, "Right now, the house is on fire everywhere." What's behind it?
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, stating that they are "driving the industry into the wall" and then abandoning it.
The protests come as the German auto industry faces significant challenges, including a decline in production and job losses, with over 10,000 jobs set to be cut at companies like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen.
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