Frankfurt – IG Metall will now intervene in the federal election campaign in order to secure jobs in Germany in this way. The board of IG Metall today decided on the demands with which the union wants to confront the political parties and their candidates in the next few weeks. “Industry is a crucial cornerstone… Continue reading Secure jobs for today and tomorrow must be the number one election campaign issue
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IG Metall: Break down barriers to jobs!
Metal and electrical collective bargaining round 2024 Negotiation result: More money, 140 euros more for trainees, more days off 600 euros one-off payment. 140 euros more per month for trainees from January 2025. 2 percent more money from April 2025, a further 3.1 percent more from April 2026. The T-ZUG B will increase to 26.5… Continue reading IG Metall: Break down barriers to jobs!
Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, at today’s industrial work summit
“For IG Metall, the priority now is to act quickly and unitedly. The challenges are too great, we cannot afford to tactic or delay given Germany’s industrial location. This is a question of respect for our colleagues. It’s about their future and the future of the German economy. We now need internationally competitive energy prices,… Continue reading Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, at today’s industrial work summit
Collective bargaining results in the metal and electrical industries: more money, more time, more stability
Hamburg/Frankfurt am Main – Collective bargaining agreement for employees in the metal and electrical industries: You can expect higher wages, more and better options to choose between time and money, and significantly increasing training remuneration. The IG Metall districts of the coast and Bavaria agreed on this early on Tuesday morning after 18 hours of… Continue reading Collective bargaining results in the metal and electrical industries: more money, more time, more stability
Metal and electrical industry: Over half a million warning strikers in front of the factory gates
Frankfurt am Main – In their second week of warning strike, employees in the metal and electrical industries have increased the pressure on employers again. Nationwide, over 511,000 employees have demonstrated their willingness to fight since the peace obligation expired. The warning strikers supported the IG Metall union’s demand for more money for better purchasing… Continue reading Metal and electrical industry: Over half a million warning strikers in front of the factory gates
Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, about leaving the traffic lights
“This country, the people who live and work here deserve stability, security and, above all, confidence. Clear decisions must now be made quickly about the next steps. We cannot afford any ambiguity in the coming period. Not just literally, but in concrete terms: We cannot afford for further investments to be postponed, for employees not… Continue reading Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, about leaving the traffic lights
Powerful warning strike week shows initial perspectives
Frankfurt am Main – In their first week of warning strikes, employees in the metal and electrical industries put pressure on collective bargaining with great determination: from Tuesday to Friday, over 216,000 employees nationwide emphasized their demand for more purchasing power and a boost in attractiveness for trainees. This means that, despite regional holidays, more… Continue reading Powerful warning strike week shows initial perspectives
IG Metall on public contracts in the railway sector: Better instead of cheaper!
Berlin – IG Metall and works councils are calling for an active industrial policy and a new awarding practice for contracts from the federal, state and Deutsche Bahn in the rail sector. The price must not be the only deciding criterion, says a joint appeal passed today. Right-of-way must be given ecological and social criteria… Continue reading IG Metall on public contracts in the railway sector: Better instead of cheaper!
Start nationwide warning strikes: future instead of restraint!
Frankfurt am Main – With the start of warning strikes, IG Metall is calling on employers in the metal and electrical industries nationwide to make significant movements from Tuesday night. Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall: “The meager offer from employers ignores the seriousness of the situation. Our 3.9 million colleagues in the industry… Continue reading Start nationwide warning strikes: future instead of restraint!
Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, on pension package II
The first chairwoman of the union comments on the public hearing of the Committee for Labor and Social Affairs on Pension Package II October 14, 202414. 10. 2024 “The FDP is damaging millions of current and future pensioners with its internal politics of power and delay. Untying a fully wrapped package and rummaging around in… Continue reading Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, on pension package II