Frankfurt am Main – The IG Metall trade union is calling on companies and politicians to implement significantly faster socio-ecological change in 2023. This is necessary in order to secure skilled workers and employment in Germany. “The promise of a socio-ecological transformation requires everyone to work together: companies, politicians and trade unions. 2023 must be… Continue reading IG Metall: “2023 must be the year of fair change!”
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IG Metall is demanding 8% more money in the collective bargaining round in the West German textile and clothing industry
Frankfurt – In the collective bargaining round of the West German textile and clothing industry, IG Metall is demanding 8 percent more money, but at least 200 euros. That was decided by the board of IG Metall yesterday in Frankfurt. In addition, the collectively agreed partial retirement scheme is to be continued and its conditions… Continue reading IG Metall is demanding 8% more money in the collective bargaining round in the West German textile and clothing industry
Pension firewall to financial market needed
Hans-Jürgen Urban, executive board member of IG Metall, says about the traffic light coalition’s plans for a “share pension” or a “generational pension” as part of a new pension package: “The planned stop line at the pension level ensures a certain degree of reliability and security for the insured. It must be crucial that the… Continue reading Pension firewall to financial market needed
Mobility Summit: We need more momentum
Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall: “The top-level talks showed that we cannot afford any further delays. We have to bundle all resources in the transformation to the electric powertrain. There must be no wrong management of investments and skilled workers due to incomprehensible requirements of a Euro 7 regulation for combustion engines. For… Continue reading Mobility Summit: We need more momentum
IG Metall calls for radical reform of health insurance finances
In view of the rising health insurance contributions from January 1st, 2022, IG Metall has spoken out in favor of a “radical reform”. “Politicians have been tinkering around with the ailing health system without a therapy plan for years. The finances may still be reasonably stable for 2023, after which the situation could become precarious.… Continue reading IG Metall calls for radical reform of health insurance finances
Supply chains: more say for employees
Christiane Benner, Deputy Chairwoman of IG Metall: “The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act is a good start to the new year. Companies must take real responsibility for their supply chains from January 1st. This means consistently complying with human rights and environmental due diligence obligations and is good news for all employees. It is all… Continue reading Supply chains: more say for employees
IG Metall welcomes the restructuring of emissions trading in the EU
Wolfgang Lemb, executive board member of IG Metall: “A compromise between the competitiveness of industry and the requirements of climate protection has been achieved.” Photo: IG Metall Photo: IG Metall December 20, 202220. 12. 2022 IG Metall welcomes the agreement reached by the European Council and the European Parliament on the reorganization of emissions trading… Continue reading IG Metall welcomes the restructuring of emissions trading in the EU
Unworldly discussion about pensions
Hans-Jürgen Urban, executive board member of IG Metall: “In the debate, there is too much ignorance or even ignorance with regard to today’s working world. Many are already broken before retirement. There will only be people over 60 in offices and workshops if the working conditions are right. Anyone who wants to bring improvements here… Continue reading Unworldly discussion about pensions
IG Metall calls for prospects for the second largest steel manufacturer
Frankfurt – At Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM), the conversion to climate-neutral steel production is in danger of failing due to lack of financing. That would be the end of Germany’s second largest steel works, warns IG Metall. She sees thousands of jobs at risk. The trade union calls on the shareholders of HKM to clearly… Continue reading IG Metall calls for prospects for the second largest steel manufacturer
Concern about industrial location widespread
Frankfurt – Currently, two-thirds of the population eligible to vote are very or very concerned about the future of Germany as an industrial location in view of the increased energy and electricity costs. This was the result of a representative survey by the “Netzwerk Zukunft der Industrie e.V.”, which supports the “Future of Industry” alliance.… Continue reading Concern about industrial location widespread