IG Metall mobilizes 175,000 auto workers in Germany over layoffs and cuts

IG Metall staged a large-scale mobilization of 175,000 automotive workers on Monday, responding to layoffs, lockouts, and cost-cutting measures by management. The action signals rising labor tensions in Germany's key industrial sector, potentially disrupting production and adding to economic headwinds. The scale of participation suggests strong worker solidarity, but the immediate impact on output and negotiations remains uncertain.