IG Metall to Stage Nationwide Protests Against Layoffs and Workweek Extension

Germany's largest industrial union, IG Metall, plans protests at over 200 locations on September 21, expecting at least 100,000 participants, against layoffs, plant closures, and pressures to extend the 35-hour workweek. This signals escalating labor unrest in Germany's industrial sector, potentially reflecting broader economic strain. The scale and coordination suggest significant political and economic implications for labor relations and industrial policy.