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BMW goes to court as union seeks cap on temporary workers

BMW will aim the X1 at people in their mid-30s to early 40s.
February 14, 2012 05:00 AM

FRANKFURT -- BMW is taking its drive for record output to court after labor representatives opposed hiring more temporary employees, in a rare clash between the carmaker's management and the shop floor.

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