Domestic
Nikolas Stihl calls for longer working hours and criticizes 35-hour workweek
Entrepreneur Nikolas Stihl deems the 35-hour workweek outdated and demands longer hours to address the industrial crisis.
Nikolas Stihl, the managing director of chainsaw manufacturer Stihl, has described the 35-hour workweek as "a luxury of the past." He advocates for an adjustment of working hours to better confront the challenges posed by the current industrial crisis.
Stihl views longer working hours without corresponding wage increases as an essential step for companies in Germany. These demands could significantly influence the upcoming wage negotiations in the fall, where employees and employers will once again discuss working time models.
Stihl's statement is considered in the context of the current economic conditions in Germany, which are marked by various challenges. The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) recently expressed concerns about potential negative impacts of the minimum wage and plans to respond to the ongoing discussions about working hours.