Autoindustrie: „Das ist so billig, Ola Källenius“ – Mercedes erwägt Abzug von Produktion aus Deutschland
Mercedes will eine längere Wochenarbeitszeit durchsetzen und Sonderzahlungen streichen. Eine Kundgebung am Montag gibt Einblicke in die Verhandlungen mit dem Betriebsrat.
At Mercedes-Benz, the potential decline in production capacity within Germany was highlighted by deputy group works council head Michael Häberle during Monday's nationwide IG Metall protest action. Management aimed to further reduce output at all German sites in the long term, Häberle stated at a demonstration in front of the Mercedes center in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim.
Previously, Mercedes had transferred capacities from Germany to low-wage countries. Regardless of the upcoming negotiations on wages and overtime in the metal and electrical industries, management discussed adjusting working hours with its works councils. The company wants German employees to work longer hours for the same pay, with a 38-hour week being discussed.
Cost cuts through bonuses such as Christmas pay, vacation pay and annual profit sharing were also announced. This would lower hourly costs in Germany and make Mercedes more competitive overall. Management announced these measures at the end of June via an email bulletin. A video from CEO Ola Källenius was shown to workers in the factories at that time.
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