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Workers at two Ford plants in Germany strike in protest against planned job cuts

Workers at Ford's two plants in Cologne, Germany, went on a 24-hour strike on May 14 to protest planned job cuts across Europe.
Ford decided to cut about 14% of its European workforce, mainly in Germany and the UK, due to weak demand, new competition, and costly EV transitions.
The IG Metall union led the strike after 93.5% of eligible workers voted in favor, demanding management seek alternatives to layoffs amid ongoing negotiations.
Strike leader Benjamin Grushka said, "If the employer doesn't make a move, we are ready to strike," while the walkout caused losses of several million euros.
The strike highlights tensions from Ford's restructuring and market challenges, indicating possible further industrial action if talks do not progress.

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