Jörg Hofmann on Opel, May 30, 2018,                    Statement by Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall, on Opel

Jörg Hofmann on the agreed points at Opel: “The result achieved today at the Reconciliation Office has taken an important step towards securing all Opel locations, paving the way for collective bargaining that regulates commitments on investments, products and employment guarantees After a long period of insecurity, this finally gives employees prospects for the future,… Continue reading Jörg Hofmann on Opel, May 30, 2018,
                   Statement by Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall, on Opel

collective bargaining coverage

30.05.2018 Ι 8.84 Euro per hour – the statutory minimum wage. So far, there are no more than 80 percent of the employees of the automotive supplier Boryszew in Prenzlau. They want to change that at last. Together with IG Metall, they are now fighting for a collective agreement. Today they have already put pressure… Continue reading collective bargaining coverage

Europe-wide day of action

30.05.2018 Ι Fusion in the railway industry: Siemens Mobility and Alstom go together. A Europe-wide Day of Action today saw thousands of workers joining for collateral and guarantees for all sites in Europe. So far, the companies have made specific commitments only for the German and French locations. Thousands of employees of Alstom and Siemens… Continue reading Europe-wide day of action

25 years arson attack Solingen

28.05.2018 Ι The arson attack in Solingen, in which five people died, marks the 25th anniversary of the fire. On the anniversary of the right-wing extremist act, IG Metall is committed to resolutely opposing racism and right-wing violence in Germany. The attack in Solingen took place on the morning of May 29, 1993. The house… Continue reading 25 years arson attack Solingen

Statement by Jörg Hofmann about Opel,                    Statement by Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall, on Opel

Jörg Hofmann has once again asked the Opel parent company PSA to present a sustainable concept for the carmaker’s German locations. “It must be a concept that goes beyond the year 2020 and contains firm commitments on investments, employment figures, models and products for the individual locations,” explained the IG Metall chairman on 24 May… Continue reading Statement by Jörg Hofmann about Opel,
                   Statement by Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall, on Opel

Chinese investors in Germany

24.05.2018 Ι Chinese companies enjoy great freedom in Germany and the EU so far. However, doubts about the seriousness and good intentions of certain investors are growing. The conflicts in German companies are increasing. A positive sentiment increasingly gives way to skepticism when Chinese entrepreneurs access German technology companies. “Not all Chinese investments are successful,… Continue reading Chinese investors in Germany

27/2018,                    IG Metall Chairman Jörg Hofmann: “Strong works councils, strong tariff system, strong country”

Transformation in the interests of the employees More money and time for qualification Strengthen domestic demand for more equity and more balanced trade balance Kassel – “In the face of the grave changes brought about by digitization, globalization and climate change, we are in a transitional process that needs to be tackled with a new… Continue reading 27/2018,
                   IG Metall Chairman Jörg Hofmann: “Strong works councils, strong tariff system, strong country”

29/2018,                    Jürgen Kerner: Trade unions need to put their strength back on the road – shaping the working world of tomorrow

Munich – “Digitization and globalization are changing the specifications of the unions – we have a whole new dynamic to deal with – jobs and work organization in companies will change dramatically, which requires a new quality of operating, industry and collective bargaining Nothing is given to us, but we do not shy away from… Continue reading 29/2018,
                   Jürgen Kerner: Trade unions need to put their strength back on the road – shaping the working world of tomorrow