AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWage Dispute: IG Metall has called a two-hour strike at the Mercedes plant in Ludwigsfelde near Berlin on Monday after talks stalled. The union wants a 5% pay rise and job security for workers in Berlin and Brandenburg; employers’ latest offer was rejected as inadequate. Skilled Workers: Germany has outlined language requirements and three categories of foreign workers eligible for faster employment, offering practical guidance for international jobseekers. Industry Cuts: Germany’s auto-sector squeeze is deepening: Schaeffler plans to cut 3,460 jobs and close five European sites, while Bosch is eliminating another 750 positions in Germany. Employers warn a further 300,000 industrial jobs could be at risk. Tech Restructuring: Google has extended voluntary exit offers to employees in Germany and other countries as it ramps up AI spending.
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