Frankfurt am Main – On the day of work, IG Metall calls for those responsible in politics and companies to quickly do everything necessary for a sustainable economic upswing in order to secure jobs and create new ones. “Workplaces first, party tactics second! Companies and employees now need a clear perspective and the signal that… Continue reading “Workplaces First, party tactics second!” – Employees want to see acts
Author: IG_Metall Official_News
Companies neglect investments and future strategies
Frankfurt am Main – A current survey among works councils from the IG Metall industries shows that many companies in Germany invest too little. Less than a third (30 percent) of the works councils surveyed sees sufficient investments in the companies to cope with the upcoming challenges of digitization and climate -neutral production. The automotive… Continue reading Companies neglect investments and future strategies
Textile and clothing: More money and better exit for employees for employees
Better with tariffab today there is tariff – that’s how we did it As of today, there is a metal tariff at the Weitkowitz car supplier in Peine, up to 700 euros more per month. Employees negotiated themselves. They learned how this works at an IG Metall seminar, together with other companies in the region,… Continue reading Textile and clothing: More money and better exit for employees for employees
Important claims included in the coalition agreement – now it depends on quick implementation
Frankfurt am Main – The IG Metall welcomes that Central claims of IG Metall were accepted in the coalition agreement of the CDU/CSU and SPD presented yesterday and urges quick implementation. Christiane Benner, first chairwoman of IG Metall, on the automotive industry: “In view of the global political and economic situation, it is good and… Continue reading Important claims included in the coalition agreement – now it depends on quick implementation
Political resilience strategies fall short, appeal for a holistic view
Our industrial companies and employees are massively threatened by unfair trade practices in China and the USA. Whether by the Chinese control of critical raw materials, through the capacities of its steel industry, which exceeds the entire European steel demand by more than four and a half, or through the tariffs of the United States,… Continue reading Political resilience strategies fall short, appeal for a holistic view
Just working world and stable economy
The spirit of cooperation between the coalitioners is noticeable. Now it is about getting from negotiations to act. Our country needs confidence. The special fund for the infrastructure and the relaxation of the debt brake were the right way. People in the country, the employees in the companies, families in the regions, the young people… Continue reading Just working world and stable economy
Plans for the destruction of the Continental Group-employee side calls for employment security
The complete destruction of the traditional Continental group is imminent: The company is now planning to sell the industrial business of the Contitech area by the end of 2026. The Contitech (OESL) automotive business is already for sale. The automotive sector will go to the stock exchange as a spin-off on April 25, 2025 in… Continue reading Plans for the destruction of the Continental Group-employee side calls for employment security
Employees in car workshops and car dealerships in warning strikes
Frankfurt am Main-Tire Change, Repairs, Advice: From Tuesday, the service in car workshops and car dealerships can be restricted. After an unsuccessful negotiating round without an offer The employer, IG Metall calls for warning strikes nationwide. IG Metall Tariff Nadine Boguslawski says: “The appreciation is low, the working pressure in the car craft is high.… Continue reading Employees in car workshops and car dealerships in warning strikes
Handicraft union expects black and red targeted investments and future dialogue
Motor certrous round 2025KFZ collective bargaining-IG Metall demands 6.5 percent 6.5 percent more money, 170 euros more for trainees and a relief component: With these claims, IG Metall started the collective bargaining in the vehicle trade on Tuesday. 12,000 employees were previously interviewed. The employers did not offer any offer in the first round. Go… Continue reading Handicraft union expects black and red targeted investments and future dialogue
IG Metall rejects attack on strike rights
Christiane Benner, first chairwoman, and Nadine Boguslawski, Tariff of IG Metall, comment on the draft law of the Total Metal employers’ association. Christiane Benner, first chair of IG Metall: “The right to strike is the most important means to lead collective bargaining at eye level. An attack on this is an attack on our constitutionally… Continue reading IG Metall rejects attack on strike rights