Frankfurt – IG Metall is in favor of the state taking over the supra-regional power grids and driving forward the urgently needed expansion of the grids on its own. Otherwise, electricity costs threaten to rise immeasurably – with fatal consequences for private consumers, jobs in industry and the success of the energy transition. “All of… Continue reading For affordable electricity: the state must take over power grids
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IG Metall is demanding 6.5 percent more for industrial workers in textiles and clothing
Frankfurt am Main – 6.5 percent more money in one year: With this demand, IG Metall is starting the collective bargaining round in the West German textile and clothing industry. In addition, employees with a monthly income of less than 3,000 euros should receive disproportionate relief with at least 200 euros more. The IG Metall… Continue reading IG Metall is demanding 6.5 percent more for industrial workers in textiles and clothing
Requirements for the next government: IG Metall board discusses with the parties’ top candidates
Frankfurt – IG Metall continues to put pressure on policies that ensure good work, a strong economy and social security. Almost five weeks before the federal election, the board of IG Metall explained the union’s demands in a direct conversation with the top candidates Olaf Scholz (SPD), Friedrich Merz (CDU), Robert Habeck (Alliance 90/The Greens)… Continue reading Requirements for the next government: IG Metall board discusses with the parties’ top candidates
Anyone who doesn’t believe in green steel is promoting the end of the steel industry in Germany
“Anyone who doesn’t believe in green steel is promoting the end of the steel industry in Germany – with fatal effects far beyond the industry. We would lose tens of thousands of jobs and become dangerously dependent, especially on China, for one of the most important raw materials. I invite the CDU chairman to explain… Continue reading Anyone who doesn’t believe in green steel is promoting the end of the steel industry in Germany
The economy does not heal with sick employees
Hans-Jürgen Urban comments on Allianz boss Oliver Bäte’s demands for a reintroduction of waiting days in the event of illness January 6, 20256. 1, 2025 Hans-Jürgen Urban, board member of IG Metall responsible for health protection and social policy: “Accusing employees of making people sick is outrageous and fatal. Anyone who takes maternity leave out… Continue reading The economy does not heal with sick employees
Alliance for socially acceptable mobility transition: Shaping the future of the automotive industry together
The situation in the German automotive industry is alarming. After very successful years with record profits, many companies are announcing staff cuts and location closures due to current competitive problems. Misguided business decisions and a delayed transformation to electromobility must not now be carried out at the expense of employees. This also endangers the acceptance… Continue reading Alliance for socially acceptable mobility transition: Shaping the future of the automotive industry together
A little more security through longer short-time working benefits
Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall: “It is good that the federal government is acting now and wants to extend the duration of short-time work benefits from 12 to 24 months. Numerous companies in different sectors are currently in difficult times and short-time work is increasing. Locations and jobs are threatened. The extension gives… Continue reading A little more security through longer short-time working benefits
Secure jobs for today and tomorrow must be the number one election campaign issue
Frankfurt – IG Metall will now intervene in the federal election campaign in order to secure jobs in Germany in this way. The board of IG Metall today decided on the demands with which the union wants to confront the political parties and their candidates in the next few weeks. “Industry is a crucial cornerstone… Continue reading Secure jobs for today and tomorrow must be the number one election campaign issue
IG Metall: Break down barriers to jobs!
Metal and electrical collective bargaining round 2024 Negotiation result: More money, 140 euros more for trainees, more days off 600 euros one-off payment. 140 euros more per month for trainees from January 2025. 2 percent more money from April 2025, a further 3.1 percent more from April 2026. The T-ZUG B will increase to 26.5… Continue reading IG Metall: Break down barriers to jobs!
Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, at today’s industrial work summit
“For IG Metall, the priority now is to act quickly and unitedly. The challenges are too great, we cannot afford to tactic or delay given Germany’s industrial location. This is a question of respect for our colleagues. It’s about their future and the future of the German economy. We now need internationally competitive energy prices,… Continue reading Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, at today’s industrial work summit