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IG Metall workers hold warning strike and march in Neckarsulm

Neckarsulm, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany · Nov 5, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 5.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Workers are protesting against potential job cuts and seeking better pay during ongoing collective bargaining in the metal and electronics industry.
What they want
The union demands a five percent wage increase and long-term job security for employees.
What changed
Nov 5: Approximately 6,500 workers participated in a warning strike and march through the industrial area in Neckarsulm.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Five percent wage increase
  • Job security
  • Preservation of the Audi Neckarsulm plant

Organised by: IG Metall

What authorities say

An Audi spokesperson stated that the warning strike is part of the ongoing collective bargaining process, which involves employer associations and Südwestmetall.1

The numbers

Only figures a source states, with who said it. Estimates often differ.

Crowd
6,500
The IG Metall union reported that approximately 6,500 people participated in the warning strike.1

The full story

On November 5, 2026, employees at the Audi plant and the Kolbenschmidt area in Neckarsulm, Germany, held a warning strike and protest march. Organised by the trade union IG Metall, the action involved workers from Audi, KS Pistons, and KS AluTech. Participants marched through the local industrial area to a rally on Hafenstraße to demand a five percent wage increase and job security. The protest was driven by concerns over the future of the Audi site, as the Volkswagen Group considers reducing production capacity and cutting costs. While an Audi spokesperson described the strike as part of the current collective bargaining round, the company has only offered a one-time payment and a 1.3 percent wage increase for 2028. Many workers stated that securing their jobs was their primary concern.

Timeline

  1. Approximately 6,500 workers joined a warning strike and march in Neckarsulm to demand higher wages and job security.1

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