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.
Mercedes-Benz may see a decrease in production capacity in Germany, according to Michael Häberle, the deputy head of the company's operations council. During a nationwide IG Metall protest on Monday, Häberle said at a demonstration in front of the Mercedes headquarters in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim. He stated that management is considering further reducing volumes at all German sites.
Previously, Mercedes had shifted capacities from Germany to low-wage countries. Regardless of the upcoming wage negotiations in the metal and electrical industries, the company's management is discussing adjusting working hours with its works councils. They aim for employees in Germany to work for the same pay while putting in longer hours.
The company is contemplating a 38-hour week and has announced concessions on Christmas and vacation pay, as well as annual profit-sharing. This is intended to lower the cost per hour of work in Germany and make Mercedes more competitive overall.
The management had announced such measures via email in mid-June. At the time, a video featuring CEO Ola Källenius was shown to employees in the factories.
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