“This debate and the proposals of the so-called economists are beyond the realities of life and work. Slide rules are no substitute for the realities of employees. A pension at 68 cannot and should not be automatic. Alleged forecasts of life expectancy have always changed. And today the reality of work in companies is such… Continue reading Pension proposals beyond reality
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Savers of jobs and health win the German Works Council Prize 2023
Frankfurt am Main – Two companies in the IG Metall area have won the German Works Council Prize 2023: The works council of ZF Friedrichshafen AG in Ahrweiler saved the existence of the entire plant and the employees there after the flood in 2021. And the works council of ArianeGroup GmbH in Bremen saved the… Continue reading Savers of jobs and health win the German Works Council Prize 2023
Industrial strategy of the Federal Minister of Economics: IG Metall is pushing for rapid implementation
Frankfurt am Main – IG Metall welcomes the clear vision of the industrial strategy presented by Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck to maintain Germany as a strong industrial location with its unique industrial value creation networks. At the same time, the union is calling for speed in implementation. “Time is running out. What Robert… Continue reading Industrial strategy of the Federal Minister of Economics: IG Metall is pushing for rapid implementation
IG Metall trade union conference demands social security promises from employers and politicians
Frankfurt am Main – With a view to economic change and upheaval, IG Metall is demanding a “new social security promise” from companies and politicians. At the IG Metall trade union conference in Frankfurt, the delegates decided on an extensive catalog of measures. Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil told the more than 400 IG Metall… Continue reading IG Metall trade union conference demands social security promises from employers and politicians
Christiane Benner: With more co-determination in the company against de-industrialization
Frankfurt am Main – In the first speech after her election, the new first chairwoman of IG Metall, Christiane Benner, highlighted the opportunities of industrial change, reaffirmed IG Metall’s claim to shape the situation and held politicians accountable. She sharply criticized the behavior of some employers during the transformation. “Not everything stays the same as… Continue reading Christiane Benner: With more co-determination in the company against de-industrialization
IG Metall trade union conference elects new management team
Frankfurt am Main – The over 400 delegates to the 25th Ordinary Trade Union Congress of IG Metall reorganized the leadership of IG Metall on Monday. As the first woman in the union’s history, Christiane Benner (55) is the new first chairwoman. She received 96.4 percent of the votes. The new second chairman is Jürgen Kerner (54).… Continue reading IG Metall trade union conference elects new management team
IG Metall is setting the course for the future: for safe work, green industry and justice
Frankfurt am Main – Under the motto “Time for the Future”, IG Metall opened its 25th Ordinary Trade Union Congress in Frankfurt am Main. In the coming days, 421 elected delegates from across Germany will discuss and decide on the work program for the next four years. Tomorrow, Monday, the new leadership around Christiane Benner… Continue reading IG Metall is setting the course for the future: for safe work, green industry and justice
Bridge electricity price: situation is becoming more and more dramatic – coalition committee has to decide
In a letter to Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the entire federal government as well as the parliamentary group leaders of the governing parties, the members of the Alliance for Bridge Electricity Prices are calling for the decision on a temporary bridge electricity price to be made at the upcoming coalition committee on October 20, 2023.… Continue reading Bridge electricity price: situation is becoming more and more dramatic – coalition committee has to decide
IG Metall is demanding more money in the wood and plastics industry
Frankfurt am Main – Against the emigration of skilled workers and for sustainable jobs: IG Metall is demanding more money for their employees from companies in the wood and plastic processing industry. The union is now starting the collective bargaining round with its demand: 8.5 percent higher wages and a further social component such as… Continue reading IG Metall is demanding more money in the wood and plastics industry
The motor vehicle trade and IG Metall agree on a strategy to secure skilled workers
Digitalization, climate and mobility transition and structural change in the mobility sector are changing and expanding business and work in car dealerships and vehicle repair shops. In view of profound changes, the IG Metall union and the Central Association of the German Motor Vehicle Trade (ZDK) agreed on a joint strategy to secure skilled workers… Continue reading The motor vehicle trade and IG Metall agree on a strategy to secure skilled workers