if ig metall do well and get what they wa nt metall do well and get what they want almost what theyer trade unions and other workers will start to demand pretty similar things. we will talk to you again, i am sure. for now, thank you very much indeed. self—driving or autonomous cars have been a big focus for every major auto maker around the world. yogita limaye is at the detroit auto show for us. she has been checking out what is on offer. this is a self—driving vehicle tested by ford to deliver pizzas, and it looks pretty much like a normal car. those spinning things on the top are sensors, and i'm going to ta ke the top are sensors, and i'm going to take you around the car to tell you what the car is actually seeing. look at this year. that little red dot behind the car, that is me. that is what the car is seeing so that it can make decisions about where to turn, whether to stop, whether it can accelerate. 0f turn, whether to stop, whether it can accelerate. of course, ford is not the only car maker talking about ca i’s not the only car maker talking about cars like. pretty much

ig metall represents about 2.3 million workers and wants an above inflation 6% pay rise.ther key demand is the flexibility of switching to a 28—hour working week. the union is threatening more strikes. but one of the big concerns for companies is that unemployment is at a record low 3.6%, so they're worried there won't be enough staff to fulfil all orders if those workers have the option of less hours. unemployment has also been falling across the rest of the eurozone as the global economy continues to pick up, so workers are in a strong position to demand higher wages. if they get them, it could prove helpfulfor meeting the european central bank's target inflation rate ofjust below 2%. they've been struggling to do that, but moving forward, it will help them unwind their stimulus programme. with me is karl brenke, an economist at the german institute for economic research — he joins us from berlin. so, if these demands are met, what do you think the impact would be on the german economy and the wider european economy? last year the great unions, we have had wage increase

i‘m sally bundock. 3 million member ig metall union gets its way.he world economic forum in davos. economic forum in davos. european leaders take centrestage today. leaders take centrestage today. and a quick look at the markets. a quick look at the markets. pretty flat so far. for what‘s happening across the rest of the continent. with the industrial manufacturers that are the bedrock of the economy. ee gay metall represents about 2. an above inflation 6% pay rise. to a 28—hour working week. the union is threatening more strikes. is at a record low 3. of less hours.

ig metall represents the rights of 2.3 million workers in the industrial sector, but the negotiationseen as a benchmark for how pay is set in other areas of the german economy. the union has demanded a 6% increase in salaries and the option for a 28—hour working week for its members. for those who would like to do so. this would allow employees to look after young children or ageing relatives. and ig metall is also pushing for an additional allowance of 200 euro per month to help offset the loss in salary. with unemployment at record lows, german workers are in a strong position to negotiate for better pay and conditions. german productivity per hour — which is a key determinant of wages — is among the highest in the world, with countries like the uk and japan lagging way behind. damian mcguinness joins me live from berlin. nice to see you. running through some of the details, whatjumps out at me is the productivity figure, the idea that german workers are more productive so even if they worked a few hours they would be on the same level as everybody else in europe? that is certainly

europe's largest trade union, ig metall, expects up to 700,000 workers will take part.rom siemens, thyssenkrupp, steel making and the auto industry. the accountancy firm kpmg has quit its advisor role on the grenfell inquiry here in the uk. campaigners had called its appointment to be reversed, saying the firm had failed to disclose a conflict of interest. kpmg is the auditor of three firms under scrutiny by the inquiry into the blaze, which killed 71 people last year. and now, what's trending in the business news this morning. the wall streetjournal reports an activist investor and pension fund are urging apple to be more socially responsible. they're telling the tech giant it needs to address mobile phone addiction among young people. britain is pushing to be part of the european medicines agency following brexit — that's according to the ft, which says three government figures say the uk hopes to be regulated by the agency, even as it moves from london to amsterdam. the new york times says intel will face scrutiny at the consumer electronics show in las vegas this we

big pay—out could be on the cards for workers in germany, provided the powerful 2.3 million member ig metallnion gets its way. but there may be big crippling strikes ahead before they get there. iam i am sally bundock at the world economic forum in davos. european leaders take centrestage today. and a quick look at the markets. pretty flat as europe's biggest economy, germany, often sets the tone with the industrial manufacturers that are the haired—z, cf the 22—2" ee gay metall represents about 2.3 million workers and wants an above inflation 6% pay rise. the other key demand is the flexibility of switching to a 28—hour working week. the union is threatening more strikes. but one of the big concerns for companies is that unemployment is at a record low 3.6% so they're worried there won't be enough staff to fulfil all orders if those workers have the option of less hours. unemployment has also been falling across the rest of the eurozone as the global economy continues to pick up, so workers are in a strong position to demand higher wages. if they get them, it could prove helpfulfor meeting

the ig metall union is calling for increased nationwide strikes for over a week. with everything from make is a small companions to major contractors set to be affected. for a stroll near of growth in europe's largest economy which is expected to extend to twenty eighteen. talks between the unions and employees associations is set for thursday. two percent raise. one of two hundred europe payment in the first quarter. president emmanuel michael has out to push ahead with his agenda pro business policies and reforms throughout the coming year. recent survey indicates that his economic vision it may already be bearing fruit. deal logic reports that over two hundred ninety billion euros worth of corporate deals involving french companies were brokered in twenty seventeen. at the highest level in a decade the total number of details decrease slightly but analysts say the numbers you show renewed optimism about the business environment in france. they expect still more mergers acquisitions denounced in months to come essentially is the u. k.'s poised to leave the europ

big pay—out could be on the cards for workers in germany, provided the powerful 2.3 million member ig metallpling strikes ahead before they get there. i'm sally bundock in davos, switzerland.

ig metall represents the rights of 2.3 million workers in the industrial sector, but the negotiationst in other areas of the german economy. i'm joined by liam booth—smith, chief executive of localis, an independent think tank, joins me now. good to see you. good morning. just tell us a little bit about what these workers want? well, what the workers are after a reduction in working hours down to about 28 hours a week, but only as part of a benefit. in 2007, german law allowed something called an educational benefit, that has been used to help with things like caring for children 01’ with things like caring for children or caring for elderly relatives. now all, german businesses don't want to do this because they argue that they believe, one in four of their workers will take advantage of this, and a recent german chambers of commerce study shows that half of the trading they have access to is due to skilled workers. were german businesses at the metal works, they argue they were —— they would not be able to continue productively. just briefly, germany is in a position right know what