IG Metall escalates strikes in Germany over wage talks covering 3.7M workers

IG Metall has intensified work stoppages across Germany during wage negotiations affecting roughly 3.7 million employees. The escalation raises the risk of production disruptions in key industrial sectors, potentially impacting German economic output and adding to inflationary pressures. The outcome of negotiations remains uncertain, with the union seeking higher wages amid elevated inflation.

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