Germany must act immediately to stop deindustrialisation, union urges
“We can still stop the job losses that have been taking place in energy-intensive industries for three years,” IG Metall deputy chief Jürgen Kerner said.
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German chancellor hopeful under fire for controversial take on steel industry’s future
Trade union fears the “end of the steel industry in Germany.”
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Volkswagen deal cutting 35,000 German jobs is ‘good news,’ CEO says
“It is the basis for us to be an economical and reliable employer,” embattled automaker’s CEO says.
German union boss urges Berlin to scrap borrowing cap to safeguard economy
IG Metall chair Christiane Benner addresses thousands of VW workers striking over planned closure of several plants
En Allemagne, les politiques cherchent comment répondre à l’hécatombe industrielle
Alors que les licenciements touchent les travailleurs allemands de l’automobile et de l’acier, les syndicats menacent de lancer de larges mouvements de grève et les responsables politiques se démènent.
‘Brutal’ results for VW turn political in Germany
Germany’s top carmaker faces a financial bloodbath — and that means trouble for the government.
Driving on empty: The German government has few options to help an ailing car industry
Economy Minister Robert Habeck will meet with carmakers — but he has few weapons to stave off a car industry crisis.
Volkswagen’s week from hell risks getting worse
The carmaker’s executives are locked in a stalemate with workers as the company’s future hangs in the balance.
German union unleashes battle over pay by demanding 7% wage rise
IG Metall makes its pitch for millions of electrical and metal workers in the country’s manufacturing heartlands
German trade unions lose patience with ministers over industrial subsidies
German trade unions are insisting on subsidies for energy-intensive industries in Germany, while the government and business representatives are split.