The IG Metall-Youth criticized the pension plans of the “Junge Union” at its Germany Day and the threat of individual MPs to cancel the pension package from the coalition agreement with the stabilized pension level. Svenja Thelen, Federal Youth Secretary of IG Metall, says: “The Junge Union is playing with the future of young employees.… Continue reading IG Metall: Young people need stable pensions!
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EU deforestation regulation: IG Metall and the wood industry contact the Federal Chancellor
Berlin – The social partners of the German wood industry – the metal industry union (IG Metall) and the Main Association of the German Wood Industry and Plastics Processing Industry (HDH) – are making a joint appeal to the federal government and are calling for the planned EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to be de-bureaucratized. In… Continue reading EU deforestation regulation: IG Metall and the wood industry contact the Federal Chancellor
Stahlgipfel: “Implement agreements quickly and take responsibility!”
“Today we reached a common understanding and made concrete agreements. The steel industry’s problems have not suddenly been solved – that was not to be expected. But we are a good step further. This summit sends a clear message: We want and need a strong steel industry in Germany and Europe with good and secure… Continue reading Stahlgipfel: “Implement agreements quickly and take responsibility!”
Equal money for equal work – IG Metall demands a fair law
Frankfurt am Main – On Equal Pay Day on November 4th, IG Metall is calling for a rapid and employee-friendly implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive. This must be implemented into national law by the beginning of June 2026. In a few days, on November 7th, the responsible commission will hand over its report… Continue reading Equal money for equal work – IG Metall demands a fair law
Unemployment benefits: “Cuts will only push people’s benefits more quickly”
“The proposal is completely wrong! Cuts to the welfare state are extremely irresponsible right now. Older people are unemployed not because of a lack of motivation, but because of a lack of opportunities. Studies show that older unemployed people find it much more difficult to find work again. Even in times of skilled labor shortages,… Continue reading Unemployment benefits: “Cuts will only push people’s benefits more quickly”
IG Metall works councils: Lack of company strategy and too little political support
Frankfurt am Main – Large parts of the industry are stuck in an economic trough. Poor corporate strategies and investments in sustainable business areas are still a problem. However, anyone who invests in local locations wins. This is the result of the latest survey by IG Metall among its works councils. Compared to autumn 2024,… Continue reading IG Metall works councils: Lack of company strategy and too little political support
Financing long-term care insurance: The majority wants a solidarity-based way out of the long-term care crisis
Industrial location GermanyWe are fighting for our industry VW, Ford, ThyssenKrupp, ZF, Bosch: Our industry is downsizing, relocating, closing – often just for one or two percent more profit, with no plan for the future. Employees are fighting for their future together with IG Metall. At least: At ZF we have now prevented the drive… Continue reading Financing long-term care insurance: The majority wants a solidarity-based way out of the long-term care crisis
Collective bargaining demands from the wood and plastics industry: secure skilled workers, strengthen purchasing power!
Frankfurt am Main – Five percent higher wages and disproportionately more for young talent: With this demand, IG Metall is starting the collective bargaining round for the wood and plastics industry. The union’s board decided this on Tuesday. Collective bargaining officer Nadine Boguslawski: “Companies are in danger of losing their base along with their employees.… Continue reading Collective bargaining demands from the wood and plastics industry: secure skilled workers, strengthen purchasing power!
Expensive interventions that massively endanger security
“Nobody has anything against low-bureaucracy and efficient occupational safety. But: Safety officers are not bureaucracy, but certified protection for the health of employees. The minister’s plans are expensive interventions that ultimately endanger the safety of employees massively: more accidents, more sick days, more rehabilitation measures, more disability – every single person affected is already one… Continue reading Expensive interventions that massively endanger security
Working time debate: Don’t jeopardize employee protection
The social partner dialogue on the Working Hours Act convened by the BMAS has ended. The German Federation of Trade Unions (DGB) and its member unions continue to firmly reject the planned weakening of the Working Hours Act and the abolition of the eight-hour day. The dialogue showed that the Working Hours Act works in… Continue reading Working time debate: Don’t jeopardize employee protection