Mercedes-Benz

Production at Sindelfingen was restricted because certain components were missing. One shift was canceled and production in Factory 56 will be temporarily adjusted. Mercedes expects to ramp production back up to normal from Monday. Sindelfingen produces the top-end models such as the S‑Class. » More on t-online.de

An internal draft for a new company works agreement foresees that Mercedes employees in Germany will in future be required to work in the office for up to four days per week. Managers could compel full-time staff to be on site for up to four days without having to provide a reason. Works councils are largely accepting the draft because the alternative would have been a complete loss of mobile work; the currently more flexible rule would be significantly restricted. » More on wiwo.de

Mercedes wants to cut labor costs in Germany by up to €800 million and is calling for up to five hours of unpaid overtime per week (40 instead of 35 hours) at the same pay. Production board member Michael Schiebe said that if costs do not fall, the closure of a passenger-car and a powertrain plant could be threatened. The works council under Ergun Lümali is exploring concessions such as a temporary two additional hours per week in exchange for investment and product commitments; final negotiations would have to be held with IG Metall. Without an agreement, relocations abroad are threatened — Mercedes has, among other things, expanded capacities in Hungary. » More on wiwo.de