German Metal Workers Launch Strikes
German metal and electrical workers have stepped up strikes across major companies including Audi and MercedesBenz. The IG Metall union is demanding a 5 percent wage increase and stronger job security after rejecting an employer pay offer.
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Metal workers in Germany downed tools on Monday, launching strikes that affect 3.7 million employees across the engineering sector. The IG Metall union is pushing for a 5% wage increase after rejecting an employer counter-offer. The labor dispute tests industrial relations as major manufacturers face slowing domestic growth.
