Frankfurt – Despite the political and economic uncertainties, the situation of companies in the metal and electronics industry is still mostly solid. That is the result of a works council survey by IG Metall, in which works councils from around 3,360 companies took part in the past two weeks. Scaremongering is unfounded Jörg Hofmann, First… Continue reading Works councils: The situation in the metal and electrical industry is stable despite the uncertainty
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IG Metall survey: turning point in the statutory pension
Frankfurt am Main/Berlin – a turning point in pension policy: With the rising cost of living, employees are also becoming more worried about their old-age security. Citizens are particularly skeptical about extra private provision and speculative, risky forms of investment. This is the result of a current and representative Kantar survey, which IG Metall presented… Continue reading IG Metall survey: turning point in the statutory pension
Necessary measures against permanent loss of prosperity
Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall, said on the federal government’s announcement of a gas price brake: “The resolution on an electricity and gas price cap is to be welcomed and has long been demanded by IG Metall. It is the most sensible measure to relieve households and companies in terms of energy prices… Continue reading Necessary measures against permanent loss of prosperity
Germany must become a further education republic
Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall: “Germany must become a further education republic – who would not agree to that? The fact is: there is a big gap between general knowledge and concrete action. The transformation is changing work content and job descriptions for millions of employees. If we don’t want to complain about… Continue reading Germany must become a further education republic
We need measures to prevent a permanent loss of prosperity
The joint diagnosis presented today by the economic research institutes confirms the analysis and forecast by IG Metall on the current economic development. The joint diagnosis forecasts a slight recession in the second half of 2022 and in the first half of 2023. Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall: “This is a clear rejection… Continue reading We need measures to prevent a permanent loss of prosperity
IG Metall warns of creeping relocation abroad and calls for investments
Berlin – IG Metall is calling on German mechanical and plant engineering companies to invest in future fields despite the current crises. Politicians are also required to strengthen Germany as a location for mechanical engineering with public investment and an active industrial policy, it was said at the nationwide mechanical engineering conference of IG Metall… Continue reading IG Metall warns of creeping relocation abroad and calls for investments
Germany must become a republic of further education
Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall: “Germany must become a further education republic – who would not agree to that? The fact is: there is a big gap between general knowledge and concrete action. The transformation is changing work content and job descriptions for millions of employees. If we don’t want to complain about… Continue reading Germany must become a republic of further education
IG Metall welcomes EU minimum wage directive, but calls for more protection for trade unions in Europe
Frankfurt – IG Metall welcomes the new EU-wide minimum wage directive that the European Parliament passed today as an important step towards more social justice throughout Europe. Wolfgang Lemb, executive board member of IG Metall: “The minimum wage directive is a success for the trade unions and an important starting point for solidarity and against… Continue reading IG Metall welcomes EU minimum wage directive, but calls for more protection for trade unions in Europe
Relief package: An important step, but many unanswered questions
Frankfurt – IG Metall welcomes the federal government’s third relief package as an important step, but criticizes the relief effects as insufficient, especially for average households. Overall, too many aspects remained vague. Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall: “The relief package presented today contains important decisions for citizens and companies. Nevertheless, it leaves many… Continue reading Relief package: An important step, but many unanswered questions
9-euro ticket: impetus for the mobility turnaround
Over the summer, the 9-euro ticket impressively showed what potential an attractive tariff has for public transport and thus for the mobility turnaround in Germany. The Alliance for a Socially Compatible Mobility Turnaround, to which IG Metall also belongs, welcomes the discussion about a follow-up regulation. Photo: IG Metall Photo: IG Metall August 30, 202230.… Continue reading 9-euro ticket: impetus for the mobility turnaround