Event Brief
German carmakers seek 40-hour workweek without pay
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 21, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET
Summary: German carmakers are pushing for employees to work 40 hours instead of the current 35 hours, arguing it would improve competitiveness without extra pay. Unions oppose the proposal, saying it would undermine workers' rights.
WHO: German carmakers; unions
WHAT: Carmakers propose increasing the standard workweek to 40 hours without extra pay, while unions oppose the plan.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 4:13 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: The proposal is being advanced to improve competitiveness, and unions oppose it as an attack on workers' rights.
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