The dispute over wages will lead workers at more than 2,000 German factories to strike. The IG Metall union is demanding a 5% pay rise. Employers are offering an increase of only 1.3% from July 2028, which according to the workers' representatives is not sufficient. The first warning strikes began on November 1. By the end of the week, operations are planned to take place across the country in factories in the metal and electricity sectors.

The dispute over wages will lead workers at more than 2,000 German factories to strike. The IG Metall union is demanding a 5% pay rise. Employers are offering an increase of only 1.3% from July 2028, which according to the workers' representatives is not sufficient. The first warning strikes began on November 1. By the end of the week, operations are planned to take place across the country in factories in the metal and electricity sectors.