# German engineering workers begin wage strikes

https://mins.news/en/item/124473

- Reuters, 2026-11-01 15:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/german-engineering-industry-workers-begin-wage-strikes-2026-11-01/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae7577f53aa080001e57167

> Workers in Germany’s engineering industry have begun strikes over pay. The IG Metall union is seeking a 5% increase over 12 months and warned that further strikes could follow.

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