Thyssenkrupp Workers Protest Massive Job Cuts and Factory Closures

Union leaders and employees criticize management's lack of transparency as 11,000 steel jobs are at risk across Germany.

Thyssenkrupp has announced plans to cut 11,000 jobs over six years, with significant layoffs at its Duisburg and Kreuztal steel plants.
Union leaders, including DGB chief Yasmin Fahimi, have condemned the company's leadership for failing to address workers' concerns during recent assemblies.
Protests, including fackelmarches and demonstrations, have drawn thousands of employees and community members in solidarity with affected workers.
The steel industry faces challenges from high energy costs, reduced demand from key sectors, and international competition, prompting Thyssenkrupp to restructure.
Government officials, including Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil, have pledged to support workers through extended short-time work benefits and potential energy price relief.