In view of the rising health insurance contributions from January 1st, 2022, IG Metall has spoken out in favor of a “radical reform”. “Politicians have been tinkering around with the ailing health system without a therapy plan for years. The finances may still be reasonably stable for 2023, after which the situation could become precarious.… Continue reading IG Metall calls for radical reform of health insurance finances
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Supply chains: more say for employees
Christiane Benner, Deputy Chairwoman of IG Metall: “The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act is a good start to the new year. Companies must take real responsibility for their supply chains from January 1st. This means consistently complying with human rights and environmental due diligence obligations and is good news for all employees. It is all… Continue reading Supply chains: more say for employees
IG Metall welcomes the restructuring of emissions trading in the EU
Wolfgang Lemb, executive board member of IG Metall: “A compromise between the competitiveness of industry and the requirements of climate protection has been achieved.” Photo: IG Metall Photo: IG Metall December 20, 202220. 12. 2022 IG Metall welcomes the agreement reached by the European Council and the European Parliament on the reorganization of emissions trading… Continue reading IG Metall welcomes the restructuring of emissions trading in the EU
Unworldly discussion about pensions
Hans-Jürgen Urban, executive board member of IG Metall: “In the debate, there is too much ignorance or even ignorance with regard to today’s working world. Many are already broken before retirement. There will only be people over 60 in offices and workshops if the working conditions are right. Anyone who wants to bring improvements here… Continue reading Unworldly discussion about pensions
IG Metall calls for prospects for the second largest steel manufacturer
Frankfurt – At Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM), the conversion to climate-neutral steel production is in danger of failing due to lack of financing. That would be the end of Germany’s second largest steel works, warns IG Metall. She sees thousands of jobs at risk. The trade union calls on the shareholders of HKM to clearly… Continue reading IG Metall calls for prospects for the second largest steel manufacturer
Concern about industrial location widespread
Frankfurt – Currently, two-thirds of the population eligible to vote are very or very concerned about the future of Germany as an industrial location in view of the increased energy and electricity costs. This was the result of a representative survey by the “Netzwerk Zukunft der Industrie e.V.”, which supports the “Future of Industry” alliance.… Continue reading Concern about industrial location widespread
IG Metall calls on companies to remove professional barriers for people with disabilities
Frankfurt am Main – The IG Metall trade union is demanding higher penalties for companies that do not meet the statutory quota for employing people with severe disabilities. Hans-Jürgen Urban, executive board member said: “Participation must not end at the factory gate. Disabled people are doing themselves and society a disservice in times of a… Continue reading IG Metall calls on companies to remove professional barriers for people with disabilities
Cross-border commuters: double taxation after union protest off the table
Frankfurt am Main – Cross-border commuters will soon no longer be tax-disadvantaged in the Franco-German region. Affected employees who were on short-time work can now even hope for retrospective payments in some cases. One year after a ruling by the Federal Social Court, cross-border commuters in France and Germany are no longer required to pay… Continue reading Cross-border commuters: double taxation after union protest off the table
IG Metall demands immediate ratification of ILO Convention 190
Frankfurt – On November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, IG Metall is calling on the German government to put pressure on the European level to ratify ILO Convention 190. This regulates the right to a working environment free of violence and harassment. This can then be translated into national… Continue reading IG Metall demands immediate ratification of ILO Convention 190
Pilot agreement in the metal and electrical industry: Fees are rising sharply
Ludwigsburg – Breakthrough in the collective bargaining conflict in the metal and electrical industry in the fifth round of negotiations: On Friday night after eleven hours of negotiation, the parties to the collective bargaining agreement in Baden-Württemberg agreed on a pilot agreement and agreed on a package of permanent pay increases and an inflation compensation… Continue reading Pilot agreement in the metal and electrical industry: Fees are rising sharply