ThyssenKrupp: the European Metalworkers’ Federation joins the IG Metall’s call for mobilization

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on, IG Metall, called for an “emergency demonstration for the future and safety of employment” within ThyssenKrupp (180.000 employees) and is calling for a demonstration in Duisburg today, April 6th. This call was relayed at European level by the European Metalworkers’ Federation (EMF). (Ref. 090373)

“The CEO of the
group announced once again that he is not excluding the possibility of forced
redundancies and site closures. Workers cannot accept this position” the IG
Metall wrote in a joint co

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