German union open to Carlyle's bid for Thyssenkrupp marine unit

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March 19 (Reuters) - German union IG Metall said on Tuesday that it is open to Carlyle's bid for a stake in Thyssenkrupp's marine unit, adding that jobs and plant locations must be kept.

The union now wants swift discussions with Carlyle and continues to support the German government in taking a stake in the unit as well, its spokesperson told Reuters.

(Reporting by Tom Kaeckenhoff, writing by Andrey Sychev, editing by Miranda Murray)

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