Mercedes threatens 40-hour week or relocation as cost pressure mounts

Mercedes management is threatening to relocate production abroad unless workers accept a 40-hour week, signaling severe cost pressure and potential labor unrest. The move marks a notable shift from the company's traditional Swabian production stance, reflecting broader German industrial competitiveness challenges. Uncertainty remains over union response and potential production impacts.

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