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Justice instead of division

The attacks by the Union and employers on the welfare state and employees are becoming more and more outrageous. We demand a stop to these clear-cutting debates. They unsettle people, stifle the weak economic recovery and bring no growth.  Employees are not the problem – they are the solution What is currently being described as… Continue reading Justice instead of division

IG Metall on the report of the Social State Commission

“Good impulses that must now be carefully implemented! The Welfare State Commission is presenting numerous proposals that are correct in their idea and welcome: Simplify the welfare state without curtailing it. We need such signals of progress right now! However, the report remains vague in places when it comes to concrete implementation. The next steps… Continue reading IG Metall on the report of the Social State Commission

Future instead of location exodus: IG Metall calls for initiative for work and recovery

Frankfurt am Main – In view of the persistently difficult situation in the German economy, IG Metall is calling on employers and politicians to find new solutions. Specifically, the union is calling for an initiative for work and recovery with a focus on innovation, investment and industry – and is presenting a clear program for… Continue reading Future instead of location exodus: IG Metall calls for initiative for work and recovery

Collective bargaining results in the wood and plastics industry: Warning strikes made zero rounds a zero number

Frankfurt am Main/Laupheim – Employees in the wood and plastics industry receive more money. After two months of negotiations and committed warning strikes, IG Metall and employers in Baden-Württemberg have agreed on the first nationwide result in this collective bargaining round. IG Metall collective bargaining officer Nadine Boguslawski says: “With committed warning strikes, the employees… Continue reading Collective bargaining results in the wood and plastics industry: Warning strikes made zero rounds a zero number

IG Metall to promote e-cars

Detailed assessment of the new e-car funding The new e-car funding is an important step in the right direction. In addition to the previous funding instruments for the company car market, private individuals with small and medium incomes will now benefit, and lower incomes and families with children will receive higher subsidies. In addition to… Continue reading IG Metall to promote e-cars

The pension commission must not become a cuts commission

“The Pension Commission must show ways in which the statutory pension remains stable and strong in the long term – beyond 2031. The signals so far regarding the commission’s mission and goal are sobering: instead of strengthening pensions, austerity plans, cuts and debates about a higher retirement age dominate. The younger generations in particular must… Continue reading The pension commission must not become a cuts commission

Wood and plastics industry: Employers block, IG Metall starts warning strikes

Frankfurt am Main – From January 7th, the IG Metall union is calling on employees in the wood and plastics processing industry to go on warning strikes. The industry has a total of 166,000 employees nationwide. Collective bargaining officer Nadine Boguslawski described the behavior of the employers’ associations in the first collective bargaining negotiations as… Continue reading Wood and plastics industry: Employers block, IG Metall starts warning strikes

EU Commission falls short

The European Commission has expanded the possibilities for state aid for energy-intensive companies. Jürgen Kerner, Second Chairman of IG Metall: December 23, 202523. 12, 2025 “Significantly lower energy costs are crucial for jobs and companies in Germany, especially in industry. We at IG Metall believe that the fact that the EU Commission is now creating… Continue reading EU Commission falls short

IG Metall: EU Commission with the right proposals, industry now has a duty

Frankfurt am Main – The EU Commission has responded to the difficult situation in the automotive industry with a comprehensive package. The proposal contains many elements that IG Metall has called for and suggested in recent months. The revision of the CO2 regulation combines flexibility in the forms of propulsion with maintaining the climate targets.… Continue reading IG Metall: EU Commission with the right proposals, industry now has a duty