As though repeating himself for the hundredth time, the managing director of Siemens’ Congleton factory in Cheshire explains his workers are battling for survival. Production here is unrecognisable from a decade ago before the robots arrived, emblematic of industry across the country. There are potentially great benefits for improving the productivity of the economy – enabling higher workers’ wages or a four-day week. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Zeeshan Malik tests printed circuit boards at the Siemens plant. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The Siemens plant.

Source: The Guardian June 30, 2019 12:05 UTC