Frankfurt – The shortage of skilled workers is posing major problems for more and more companies in the organizational area of IG Metall. The skilled trades have long complained about a lack of skilled workers and workers, and the problem has now also reached many industrial sectors. That is the result of a recent survey… Continue reading Works council survey: Economic situation good, shortage of skilled workers an ever-increasing problem
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Four-day week for the steel industry
Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall, on the demand for a four-day week for the steel industry Photo: IG Metall Photo: IG Metall April 5, 20235. 4. 2023 In the next wage round for the West German steel industry, IG Metall wants to demand a four-day week with full wage compensation. Jörg Hofmann, First… Continue reading Four-day week for the steel industry
IG Metall starts warning strikes in car dealerships and garages
Collective bargaining round textile and clothing West 2023More money and better partial retirement in the textile industry West Collective agreement in the textile industry West: 1000 euros net immediately, 4.8 percent more money from October. In April 2024 another 500 euros net, 3.3 percent more from September 2024. The lower income and trainees get disproportionately… Continue reading IG Metall starts warning strikes in car dealerships and garages
Collective bargaining agreement: more money for employees in the western textile and clothing industry
Billerbeck – The wage dispute in the West German textile and clothing industry has been settled. After massive warning strikes, IG Metall and the employers’ association agreed early on Saturday morning on a combination of permanent wage increases and one-off payments. “The collective bargaining result means a noticeable relief for employees’ wallets in view of… Continue reading Collective bargaining agreement: more money for employees in the western textile and clothing industry
Record in the wage dispute in the textile and clothing industry: more than 20,000 employees
Frankfurt am Main – Before the fourth collective bargaining session this Friday, workers in the west German textile and clothing industry are increasing the pressure on employers with massive warning strikes: To date, more than 20,000 employees have taken part in warning strikes, rallies and actions – more than ever before in collective bargaining disputes… Continue reading Record in the wage dispute in the textile and clothing industry: more than 20,000 employees
Auto suppliers: IG Metall works councils warn of relocations
Hanover – IG Metall is calling on companies and politicians to create future prospects, especially for employees in the supplier industry. “The level of indifference and irresponsibility towards the home location has reached a new level,” declared 220 works council members at the IG Metall supplier conference in Hanover. Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG… Continue reading Auto suppliers: IG Metall works councils warn of relocations
Climate change and trade: IG Metall for “New Deal” against burdens
Frankfurt am Main – In view of the discussions about heat pumps and gas heating, IG Metall is calling for more commitment to the energy transition. Ralf Kutzner, executive board member of IG Metall: “A lack of understanding in politics and companies undermines acceptance of the climate goals in society. If politicians decide on binding… Continue reading Climate change and trade: IG Metall for “New Deal” against burdens
No agreement on textiles and clothing: IG Metall intensifies warning strikes
Frankfurt am Main/Kaarst – After an unsuccessful third collective bargaining agreement in Kaarst (NRW), IG Metall wants to intensify the warning strikes in the West German textile and clothing industry. Negotiator Miriam Bürger was disappointed after the eight-hour meeting on Wednesday evening: “Employers are blocking central issues of the employees. In particular, they refuse long-term… Continue reading No agreement on textiles and clothing: IG Metall intensifies warning strikes
More equality is only possible with a union!
Frankfurt am Main – In companies in the metal and electrical industry with a collective agreement, women earn almost 11 euros an hour more than women who do not benefit from collective agreements. The pay gap between men and women is thus 9 percentage points lower than in companies without a collective agreement. This is… Continue reading More equality is only possible with a union!
Mechanical engineering survey: Despite growth, there is a lack of investments and a forward-looking personnel policy
Frankfurt am Main – Positive economic times have dawned again in mechanical and plant engineering, even if supply chain problems persist. The order situation is current and very good with a view to the next twelve months. However, a lack of training places, unused employment potential and insufficient investment expenditure that does not correspond to… Continue reading Mechanical engineering survey: Despite growth, there is a lack of investments and a forward-looking personnel policy