Frankfurt am Main – In view of the tense economic situation, slow progress in transformation and political disagreement in the federal and state governments, IG Metall has presented an eleven-point program: For a modern, innovative and fair industrial country. The program was developed with the chairmen of the general and group works councils of large… Continue reading For a modern, innovative and fair industrial country: IG Metall presents an eleven-point program
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Irresponsible pension policy
IG Metall calls the postponement of pension package II and the demanded abolition of the “pension at 63” “irresponsible” and a “denigration of life’s achievement”. Photo: IG Metall Photo: IG Metall May 13, 2024 13. 5. 2024 Regarding the postponement of pension package II, Hans-Jürgen Urban, board member of IG Metall responsible for social policy,… Continue reading Irresponsible pension policy
IG Metall demands clear future prospects for employees
Speeches by the executive board members on May 1, 2024 Photo: IG Metall Photo: IG Metall May 1, 20241. 5, 2024 Speeches by the executive board members on May 1, 2024: Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman Jürgen Kerner, Second Chairman Nadine Boguslawski, head cashier Hans-Jürgen Urban, Managing Board Member Ralf Reinstädtler, Managing Board Member Press release… Continue reading IG Metall demands clear future prospects for employees
On Labor Day: IG Metall calls for clear future prospects for employees
Frankfurt am Main – IG Metall is calling for clear perspectives for employees, companies and society on Labor Day. Investments are the need of the hour to create clear prospects and liabilities. The union and its members are increasingly having to defend themselves against relocations and downsizing plans. A lack of investment and a lack… Continue reading On Labor Day: IG Metall calls for clear future prospects for employees
Christiane Benner on the outcome of the election for employee representation at VW in Chattanooga
“We are happy for and congratulate our colleagues at VW in Chattanooga, Tennessee on their election as employee representatives by the United Auto Workers (UAW). They voted for it with a large majority and thus prevailed against unsightly influence from politics and anti-union groups. The company maintained neutrality in the factory. The employees’ courage, patience… Continue reading Christiane Benner on the outcome of the election for employee representation at VW in Chattanooga
Strengthen Germany as an industrial location!
Germany as an industrial location is in danger. In other countries, more investments are also being made due to more competitive conditions. Energetic countermeasures are required – otherwise there is a risk of devastating deindustrialization, further social division and an increasing radicalization of political debates and protests. The metal and electrical industry is the heart… Continue reading Strengthen Germany as an industrial location!
For prosperity and peace: promote collective agreements!
Frankfurt am Main – On the 75th anniversary of the Collective Bargaining Act on April 9th, IG Metall is calling on employers and politicians to more respect and promote this right of the unions. Nadine Boguslawski, IG Metall board member responsible for collective bargaining policy, said: “For 75 years, employees have had the right to… Continue reading For prosperity and peace: promote collective agreements!
IG Metall survey: Companies are delaying questions about the future – an investment boost is urgently needed
Frankfurt am Main – Companies in Germany are not investing enough in the future. This is the result of a current IG Metall survey among works councils from 2,596 companies. According to this, half of the companies (50%) tend to invest too little in the locations. In 20 percent of cases, works councils even complain… Continue reading IG Metall survey: Companies are delaying questions about the future – an investment boost is urgently needed
Survey in mechanical and plant engineering: Cost optimization instead of investments endangers the future
Frankfurt am Main – Mechanical and plant engineering is in a tense economic situation. The order situation is current and low with a view to the next twelve months. The level of investment, which is already too low, is falling, measures for climate neutrality are not being taken to a sufficient extent and relocations are… Continue reading Survey in mechanical and plant engineering: Cost optimization instead of investments endangers the future
Climate protection agreements are an important instrument for protecting jobs in industry
“It is high time that the energy-intensive industry in particular was supported with measures that ensure planning security at stable and competitive prices. The federal government must make greater efforts to preserve industrial jobs at risk. The squabble over the bridge electricity price, which has still not been clarified, continues to lead to uncertainty in… Continue reading Climate protection agreements are an important instrument for protecting jobs in industry