www.economica.net/proteste-extinse-in-toata-german

IG Metall, Germany's largest union, is escalating protests in the metal and electrical industries, demanding better working conditions and wages. Thousands of workers are expected to strike across over 2,000 facilities nationwide. Protests will occur in cities like Koblenz, Kaiserslautern, and Frankfurt, targeting major companies including Opel and Daimler. The union is advocating for a 5% salary increase and job security for approximately 3.7 million employees. Employers have criticized the protests, offering a one-time payment and a 1.3% wage increase, which they argue is justified by the challenging economic situation.