IG Metall welcomes plans for an industrial electricity price

Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall Photo: IG Metall Photo: IG Metall May 3, 20233. 5. 2023 We have long called for an industrial electricity price for the energy-intensive and internationally competitive industry. Most recently with a nationwide day of action for employees in energy-intensive industry on March 1st. We welcome the considerations for… Continue reading IG Metall welcomes plans for an industrial electricity price

Vote socially instead of giving votes away!

Frankfurt am Main – The IG Metall trade union warns insured persons against being guided solely by list names in social elections: “Beware of smugglers and touts: Just because an electoral list of individuals is adorned with the name of a health insurance company, for example, does not mean that there is a reliable one… Continue reading Vote socially instead of giving votes away!

“The transformation can only succeed with us!” For good and safe work in an environment worth living in

Frankfurt am Main – IG Metall has reaffirmed its design claim for an ecological restructuring of industry in Germany. “As IG Metall, we are campaigning for an industrial development model that is socially and ecologically sustainable, that combines economic prosperity, good and safe work and an environment worth living in,” said the first chairman of… Continue reading “The transformation can only succeed with us!” For good and safe work in an environment worth living in

Energy and heating sectors under pressure – politicians must act

Berlin – IG Metall is calling on the federal government to focus more on the energy and heating sectors and to promote them in a targeted manner. In view of their strategic importance for achieving the climate goals and a secure energy supply, it is now important to strengthen local skills, stabilize and rebuild value… Continue reading Energy and heating sectors under pressure – politicians must act

Ten years of Rana Plaza – strengthening human rights and environmental protection worldwide

Frankfurt – On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster, IG Metall is calling for internationally operating companies to be held more accountable and the rights of employees worldwide to be effectively protected – with a strong European supply chain directive. “April 24th is not only a day to commemorate the… Continue reading Ten years of Rana Plaza – strengthening human rights and environmental protection worldwide

Collective bargaining agreement: Employees in garages and car dealerships make more money

Frankfurt am Main/Leinfelden-Echterdingen – The employees in car workshops and car dealerships have won a pilot agreement with warning strikes: On the night of Saturday, the IG Metall and employers in the car trade in Baden-Württemberg agreed on more money for employees covered by collective agreements . According to this, the remuneration for employees will… Continue reading Collective bargaining agreement: Employees in garages and car dealerships make more money

Survey: Clear majority rejects FDP stock pension

Berlin – More risk in the statutory pension insurance? A clear majority of people oppose the FDP’s goal of experimenting with pensions on the capital market. Two thirds (67%) of those entitled to vote reject the goal of the Federal Minister of Finance and FDP leader Christian Lindner of investing part of the pension contributions… Continue reading Survey: Clear majority rejects FDP stock pension

Movement in Ratification of Labor Standard Against Violence – National Legislation Now!

Frankfurt am Main – On Thursday evening, the federal government passed the draft law to ratify the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 190. This regulates the right to a working environment free of violence and harassment. IG Metall has been campaigning for ratification for a long time and very much welcomes the actions of the… Continue reading Movement in Ratification of Labor Standard Against Violence – National Legislation Now!

Warning strike record in car dealerships and garages

Frankfurt am Main – More than 20,000 employees took part in campaigns in the first wave of warning strikes in the round of collective bargaining for vehicle workshops and car dealerships. IG Metall thus mobilized more members than ever before. In the second round of negotiations, however, the employers have so far shown little willingness… Continue reading Warning strike record in car dealerships and garages