Autohersteller: Mercedes stoppt alle Investitionen in Deutschland – Werksschließungen werden wahrscheinlicher
Die Verhandlungen bei dem Autokonzern über die Senkung der Arbeitskosten in Deutschland stocken. Das Management greift nun zu harten Maßnahmen.
Mercedes-Benz has halted all investment plans in Germany, with the possibility of plant closures and further relocation to other countries becoming more likely, according to an internal interview published on Thursday. The company is currently negotiating cost reductions in Germany between management and union representatives, but no progress has been made.
Production chief Michael Schiebe announced that the board has decided to stop further investments in German locations, despite intensive talks. Union representative Britta Seeger stated that finding a solution remains challenging, as they are now forced to "concretely and specifically" examine which German facilities they can afford.
Mercedes-Benz insists on avoiding plant closures at all costs, but this option will need to be pursued further. The company wants employees in Germany to work longer hours for the same wage, with the working hour becoming more favorable by the end of June in a company-wide notice. Mercedes-Benz views labor costs in Germany as too high compared to other international locations. The IG Metall union opposes the cuts.
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