The collective bargaining round for 20,000 workers in the Thuringian metal sector initiates in Weimar. IG Metall pushes for a 7% wage hike, increased training allowances, and more control over work hours.
Employers wary due to economic fragility and shifts in the automotive supplier sector. Negotiations led by Jörg Köhlinger, sparking potential member protests.
A ceasefire until October 28 precedes the threat of strikes for better terms. The talks symbolize more than monetary disagreements, as they test Germany's ability to handle inflation and competition peacefully.
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