Automotive Industry: Mercedes Considers Moving Production Out of Germany:
Mercedes plans to introduce longer weekly work hours and eliminate special payments ...
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Mercedes may further reduce production in GermanyAt an IG Metall rally in Stuttgart, Michael Häberle indicated on September 21 that capacity could decline.
Key FactsSep 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- Deputy group works council chief Michael Häberle said management was planning further volume reductions at all German sites.
- Independently of the upcoming wage round, Mercedes is discussing a 38-hour week with works councils at unchanged pay.
- Management is also seeking concessions on Christmas and holiday pay, as well as annual profit-sharing payments.
- The planned changes were announced in late June and are intended to reduce hourly costs and improve competitiveness.
The management intends to further reduce production volume at all German sites.— Michael Häberle, at the rally in front of Mercedes' headquarters in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim
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