Germany: German slaughter companies under pressure after COVID-19 infections of workers

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Germany: German slaughter companies under pressure after COVID-19 infections of workers

The German Government’s hand was forced to introduce higher labor standards in the meat industry after several COVID-19 infections in slaughterhouses exposed grim labor conditions. Higher labor standards is expected to result in higher production costs and lower the competitiveness of the meat industry in Germany.

Germany: German slaughter companies under pressure after COVID-19 infections of workers

COVID-19
Europe and Eurasia, Germany

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