Tens of thousands of workers in the German automotive industry protested on Monday to protect factories and jobs. The protests took place after Volkswagen lowered its financial expectations for 2026 for the second time and is preparing large-scale job cuts. Telex ↗
The IG Metall trade union says that employees should not have to bear the consequences of management decisions. Union chairwoman Christiane Benner criticized the leadership of German automakers and called for a change of direction for the entire industry. Tagesspiegel ↗
The German automotive industry is facing worsening economic conditions. According to summaries of the protests, exports of German cars have also declined. Volkswagen has also worsened its profitability forecast for this year, which has heightened workers' concerns about the future of plants and jobs. HVG ↗
Benner stated that the German automotive industry once represented quality vehicles and inspired pride among employees. Now, according to her, companies are facing a major crisis and managers are steering the industry in the wrong direction. Tagesspiegel ↗
Union representatives are demanding that the protection of production capacity and employment be taken into account in decision-making. Further developments will depend on Volkswagen's economic results, the plans of automaker leadership, and negotiations between unions and employers. The protests also showed that the question of the future of the German automotive industry concerns tens of thousands of workers across the entire country.
German Automotive Workers Protest Against Layoffs
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„Fahren die Branche mit Vollgas gegen die Wand“: IG-Metall-Chefin übt scharfe Kritik an deutschen Autobossen
Tagesspiegel
| 12:49 21.09.
A kirúgások ellen tüntetnek a német autóipar dolgozói, miután a Volkswagen ismét rontott az idei várakozásain
Telex
| 12:26 21.09.
Aktionstag in der Autobranche: IG Metall fordert Kehrtwende für Zukunft der Auto-Industrie
Tagesspiegel
| 11:09 21.09.
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