From February to October 1973, there was a wave of ferocious strikes in West Germany with 275,000 workers across 335 companies participating. In August 1973, there was a spontaneous strike at the automotive supplier Pierburg at Nuess led by migrant women working in production. They fought against wage inequality and bad working conditions, supported by their German colleagues. The strike was successful and led to the abolishment of “Leichtlohngruppe II” (”Light Wage Group II” - DM 4,70 / hour), applicable exclusively to women.