Worker representatives disclosed the plan, which would affect 660,000 employees globally through 2030, as new salary negotiations begin in Germany. The proposal sets up a direct confrontation with labor unions at the struggling automaker.
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The German manufacturer is proposing to stop wage increases for its international staff, a move that would reduce real earnings by around 10% when adjusted for inflation. This initiative also includes reductions in headcount and cuts to employee benefits and bonuses.

Worker representatives disclosed the plan, which would affect 660,000 employees globally through 2030, as new salary negotiations begin in Germany. The proposal sets up a direct confrontation with labor unions at the struggling automaker.
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