Wages of workers will be maintained during the COVID-19 lockdown thanks to an agreement reached in negotiations led by metal workers union VASAS and the management of Mercedes. The agreement includes the following key points: basic wages are to be maintained despite a production stop of several weeks; job stability is guaranteed; and the 24-month working time frame permitted by governmental decree will not be applied.
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