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German Carmakers Propose 40-Hour Workweek Amid Industry Crisis

German car manufacturers are proposing an increase in the workweek from 35 to 40 hours without additional pay to improve competitiveness amid a crisis in the automotive sector. Unions oppose this change, arguing it threatens workers' rights. The industry faces challenges including high costs and competition from abroad, prompting job cuts and a need for structural reforms to regain competitiveness.

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Volkswagen Mercedes-Benz BMW Bosch ZF Friedrichshafen
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Ferdinand Dudenhöffer Christiane Benner Stefan Bratzel

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German car manufacturers are proposing an increase in the workweek from 35 to 40 hours without additional pay to improve competitiveness amid a crisis in the automotive sector. Unions oppose this change, arguing it threatens workers' rights. The industry faces challenges including high costs and competition from abroad, prompting job cuts and a need for structural reforms to regain competitiveness.

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Germany's auto crisis: Can the 35-hour workweek survive?

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German Carmakers Propose 40-Hour Workweek Amid Industry Crisis