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
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IG Metall on the establishment of the pension commission
Christiane Benner, first chairwoman of IG Metall, comments on the establishment of the pension commission December 17, 202517. 12, 2025 Christiane Benner, first chairwoman of IG Metall, comments on the establishment of the pension commission: “The pension commission set up today is faced with major tasks: to unite and be united where there is still… Continue reading IG Metall on the establishment of the pension commission
IG Metall to extend the period of receipt of short-time work benefits
Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, on the extension of the duration of the short-time working allowance: December 17, 202517. 12, 2025 “In short and sweet – short-time work benefits are coming. This creates security for our colleagues in uncertain times. We very much welcome this important bridge over economic downturns. Many people in… Continue reading IG Metall to extend the period of receipt of short-time work benefits
IG Metall on the EU Commission’s plans
“There is a clear idea on the table as to how things should continue from 2035. Everything that follows now must secure jobs and strengthen industrial structures, especially among suppliers. The automotive industry has long complained that the 2035 target is a brake. Now that this brake has been released, we must move forward at… Continue reading IG Metall on the EU Commission’s plans
Future pact for care: “New and solidarity-based paths were missed”
“The big hit has not happened. Unfortunately, the working group has failed to take new and truly solidarity-based paths. With the proposals presented, care continues to be a private and poverty risk for many. It must therefore be clear: these proposals cannot simply become law, but require comprehensive participation by those affected. Higher thresholds for… Continue reading Future pact for care: “New and solidarity-based paths were missed”
IG Metall congratulates the new Total Metal President
Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, says about the election of Udo Dinglreiter as the new President of Gesamtmetall: December 10, 202510. 12, 2025 “We congratulate Dr. Dinglreiter on his presidency of Gesamtmetall and look forward to a good collaboration. Area collective agreements create fair and comparable working and competitive conditions. Every day, as collective… Continue reading IG Metall congratulates the new Total Metal President
IG Metall criticizes the delay in short-time working benefits
Contrary to the announcement after the coalition committee, the Federal Cabinet did not make a decision on short-time working benefits today. Christiane Benner, first chairwoman of IG Metall, criticizes this: December 10, 202510. 12, 2025 “There was an agreement and communication that the extension of the short-time working allowance regulation was coming. Our companies need… Continue reading IG Metall criticizes the delay in short-time working benefits
Thyssenkrupp: Employees say no to dividend payments
Jürgen Kerner, Second Chairman of IG Metall, explains the dividend recommendation of the Supervisory Board to the annual general meeting of thyssenkrupp AG: December 9, 20259. 12, 2025 Regarding the dividend recommendation of the Supervisory Board to the annual general meeting of thyssenkrupp AG, Jürgen Kerner, Second Chairman of IG Metall, explains: “We have very… Continue reading Thyssenkrupp: Employees say no to dividend payments
Pension: “Need a stable level in the long term”
This pension package can only be a first step towards secure and fair pensions in the long term. The agreed extension of the holding line prevents a rapid decline in pension levels. This not only benefits the boomer generation, but also younger people. There is a risk of a decline in future pensions as early… Continue reading Pension: “Need a stable level in the long term”
Unbearable burden on employees
“Employees will have to pay more for their health insurance in 2026 without receiving better benefits. This is unacceptable. Our healthcare system needs safe, fair and sustainable financing. This includes financing services for society as a whole from tax revenues. It is therefore right that many health insurance companies are now taking legal action. The… Continue reading Unbearable burden on employees