Der Kampf um 11% 1972

Directed by Thomas Mitscherlich and Michael Busse · Documentary · 97 min

Documentary about the major strike in the metal industry in November/December 1971 in North Württemberg-North Baden. The IG Metall strike is regarded as the biggest strike in Germany since the Weimar Republic. The aim of the collective bargaining was a wage increase of 11%; in the end, 7.5% was agreed.