Deep Read: Rage in the automotive industry: "And then he stands there in Berlin and says we should work longer"
Tens of thousands of workers are protesting on the day of action by IG Metall against the managers of the automotive industry. Fear and anger are mixed in the factories - also against Chancellor Merz.
The IG Metall union staged protests at around 200 locations across Germany, including Wolfsburg, Hannover, Ingolstadt, and Stuttgart, in opposition to industry austerity measures. The demonstrations, led by union leaders including Christiane Benner, targeted major automakers and suppliers, such as Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes, and Bosch.
The protests coincide with the start of collective bargaining for 3.7 million workers in the metal and electrical industries, with many employed in the struggling auto sector. The industry is facing significant challenges, including a 20% decline in profits for Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes in the first half of the year, and plans for significant job cuts, including up to 75,000 positions at Volkswagen.
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