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
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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
Future of the trade: IG Metall demands binding commitment from companies and the government
Frankfurt am Main/Munich – IG Metall expects employers and politicians to do more for employees in the trades: “With the energy and mobility transition, the shortage of skilled workers in the trades threatens to increase further. But many of the fundamental problems in the industry are homemade,” said Ralf Kutzner, executive board member of IG… Continue reading Future of the trade: IG Metall demands binding commitment from companies and the government
IG Metall: Alstom management must finally stop delaying tactics
Frankfurt am Main – There is still no solution in sight in the dispute over the planned job cuts at rail vehicle manufacturer Alstom. After more than a year of negotiations, accompanied by massive protest actions by the workforce, the most recent round of negotiations failed again. While the employee representatives have long presented constructive… Continue reading IG Metall: Alstom management must finally stop delaying tactics
IG Metall demands 8.5 percent more money for employees in car dealerships and workshops
Frankfurt am Main – Employees in car dealerships and workshops are to receive 8.5 percent higher wages. This was decided on Tuesday by the board of directors of IG Metall in Frankfurt for the start of the collective bargaining round in the automotive trade. “Prices and working conditions are weighing on workers like never before.… Continue reading IG Metall demands 8.5 percent more money for employees in car dealerships and workshops
IG Metall welcomes EU subsidy plan
Wolfgang Lemb, executive board member of IG Metall, on the EU subsidy plan Photo: IG Metall Photo: IG Metall February 1, 20231. 2nd 2023 IG Metall welcomes the EU subsidy plan as a European response to the “Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)” Wolfgang Lemb, executive board member of IG Metall: “In addition to the subsidies, it… Continue reading IG Metall welcomes EU subsidy plan