On September 21, in Germany, 100,000 workers from the automotive industry mobilized during a national day of action organized by the IG Metall union. This mobilization aims to defend jobs and production sites against announced restructuring plans in the sector.
This action comes on the eve of important collective bargaining negotiations in the metallurgy sector, a key part of the German economy.
The political context is marked by disappointing election results for Chancellor Merz’s party, who nevertheless promised to continue his reforms to revive a stagnating economy.
The mobilization is particularly strong in Baden-Württemberg, a major industrial region of the country.