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Metal and electrical industries: Above all, employees expect more money from employers

Flood disaster unions call for donations for flood victims Towns that can only be reached by helicopter, streets that are only accessible by boat, people clearing rubble and mud – that’s what it looks like in many places in Germany. The unions are therefore calling for donations for the victims of the flood disaster. Go… Continue reading Metal and electrical industries: Above all, employees expect more money from employers

Statement by the German Federation of Trade Unions on the 2024 European elections

The European Union creates peace, security and prosperity. It is important to continue your success story at a time when our continent and our country are facing unprecedented challenges. The European elections on June 9, 2024 will determine how the European Union can further develop as a role model for social security and a climate-friendly… Continue reading Statement by the German Federation of Trade Unions on the 2024 European elections

For secure jobs in German printing press construction

Frankfurt am Main – Printing machine manufacturers as an industry are under massive pressure. On the occasion of the drupa trade fair for printing and paper, works councils are now demanding more commitment and cooperation from employers and politicians, especially in research and development, in order to secure jobs in the industry in Germany. “We… Continue reading For secure jobs in German printing press construction

IG Metall on pension package II: Employees now expect speed

Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall: “The FDP must finally be clear: anyone who plays with social policy is losing trust. Anyone who undermines the statutory pension endangers the cohesion of the generations. We are pleased that the Federal Minister of Labor has remained steadfast. Millions of employees and pensioners now expect a rapid… Continue reading IG Metall on pension package II: Employees now expect speed

“thyssenkrupp AG is abdicating its responsibility for its employees”

At today’s meeting, the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp AG approved the participation of the energy company EP Corporate Group (EPCG) in thyssenkrupp’s steel business. The decision was made with the second voting rights of the chairman of the supervisory board against the votes of the employee representatives. Jürgen Kerner and Tekin Nasikkol comment on this.… Continue reading “thyssenkrupp AG is abdicating its responsibility for its employees”

For a modern, innovative and fair industrial country: IG Metall presents an eleven-point program

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

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