Mercedes Demands 40-Hour Work Week
Mercedes-Benz wants a 40-hour work week. The works council disagrees. This could affect other car companies in Germany.
Mercedes-Benz’s chairman, Brudermüller, wants a 40-hour work week. The company does not want to pay employees more for this. The head of the works council, Lümali, has a different idea. He discussed this in the SPIEGEL. This situation is considered serious by the works council. It could change how car companies work in Germany.
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Highlights
Mercedes Wants 40-Hour Week
The supervisory board chairman, Brudermüller, wants a 40-hour work week.
Employees Reject Request
The works council, led by Lümali, opposes the 40-hour week.
Same Pay, More Hours
Mercedes-Benz wants employees to work more hours without extra pay.
Serious Situation Reported
The works council considers the situation ‘serious’.
Industry Concerns Raised
This could change labor practices in the German automotive industry.