German workers strike nationwide as union demands 5% pay rise

Summary

Germany's largest trade union has begun strikes at more than 2,000 workplaces across the country. The union is demanding a five percent pay rise for around 3.7 million workers in the metal and engineering sectors. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Magdeburg, Germany. #GermanyStrikes #IGMetall #PayRise #GermanWorkers #WorkersRights #GermanEconomy #AutoIndustry #CostOfLiving #Magdeburg #Strike

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