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
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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
Bavaria launches concerted transformation networks for the automotive industry
As network partners, IG Metall Bayern and vbm are shaping the change in Bavaria’s mobility industries. Bayern Innovativ GmbH is responsible for overall coordination. Horn: “We want a social change process. Participation and qualification of employees play a key role in this.” Go to Source
Design and secure the #futureofindustry now
War, pandemic and their consequences present us with great challenges Shortages in the supply of gas and raw materials, rising energy prices, the global consequences of the corona pandemic and interrupted supply chains are particularly affecting the industrialized country of Germany. They can lead to serious economic losses and cause deep social conflicts. Russia’s attack… Continue reading Design and secure the #futureofindustry now
Borco Höhns GmbH in Rotenburg on the way to a 4-day week
Management and IG Metall Bremen have reached a unique wage agreement. From September 1st In 2022, the 4.5-day week will be introduced at Borco Höhns and the collectively agreed one Weekly working time reduced with full compensation. Go to Source
IG Metall Bayern and vbm agree collective agreement on the integration of refugees
Horn: “We want to create a basis for fair treatment and eliminate language barriers.” – Brossardt: “The collective agreement opens up opportunities for the labor market integration of refugees and opportunities for companies to recruit new workers.” Go to Source
For employees and the economy: wages must rise by 8 percent!
Berlin – In the beginning of the collective bargaining round in the metal and electrical industry, IG Metall is demanding an 8 percent increase in wages and training allowances for its members. The board of directors of the union decided on Monday. Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall, said: “The employees need relief, also… Continue reading For employees and the economy: wages must rise by 8 percent!
IG Metall Bayern demands eight percent higher wages in the metal and electrical industry
Horn: “People are suffering from the enormous increase in the cost of living.” – “While employees suffered financial losses, companies even reaped hefty profits during the Corona crisis.” – “Companies provoked record inflation themselves.” Go to Source
IG Metall: Ecological restructuring of industry must not deepen inequality between East and West
Leipzig – Works councils from the new federal states are demanding certainty from the federal government in times of change – especially with a view to the transformation in eastern Germany. Politicians must build sustainable bridges into the working world of tomorrow with active structural, industrial and labor market policies, it was said at the… Continue reading IG Metall: Ecological restructuring of industry must not deepen inequality between East and West