19.06.2018 Ι The diesel affair hits workers in car dealerships and car repair shops twice as hard. They sell fewer cars and diesel car owners like to let their frustration on them. Employees in the automotive industry are increasingly suffering from the consequences of the diesel affair. “What is still earned in service, is lost… Continue reading Diesel affair burdened car dealers
Author: IG_Metall Official_News
Temporary workers exploited
18.06.2018 Ι Who is ill, who flies. Anyone who complains flies. They are cheated out of working hours and holidays. But who asks too often, flies. Among the 1200 temporary workers of the rental company DEKRA in the Mercedes plant Rastatt prevails a climate of fear. IG Metall is now tackling the grievances together with… Continue reading Temporary workers exploited
Social tariff for the Ledvance factory in Augsburg
14.06.2018 Ι The employees of Ledvance (formerly Osram) in Augsburg were unable to prevent the closure of their factory. But they fought high severance pay – much more than Ledvance had last offered to the Labor Court. That was only possible because they were ready to strike for it. Ledvance’s lamp and glass works –… Continue reading Social tariff for the Ledvance factory in Augsburg
30/2018, Setting the course for the automotive industry – electrification as a major challenge for employment in Germany
Electrification of the powertrain leads to significantly lower manpower requirements. This concerns above all the supplier area The transformation to electromobility can succeed if the framework conditions are right Politicians and businesses are now challenged to develop strategies to meet this challenge Frankfurt am Main – By 2030, every second workstation in the drive technology… Continue reading 30/2018,
Setting the course for the automotive industry – electrification as a major challenge for employment in Germany
electric cars
05.06.2018 Ι A study shows that the conversion of traffic to electric vehicles has a lot to do with the car industry. Above all, about 100,000 employees who produce drive trains. The IG Metall says: It can be done when politics and industry no longer miss any time, but now set the right course. The… Continue reading electric cars
labor dispute
30.05.2018 Ι For the first time in its history, the employees of the development service provider IAV went on a warning strike for two hours. After three fruitless collective bargaining, they finally want a fair deal. However, the management insists on significant reductions in the starting salaries at IAV. The employees, however, do not want… Continue reading labor dispute
Opel: agreement with management
30.05.2018 Ι After weeks of disputes with the management, the Opelers have progressed a bit yesterday. The Group assures employees protection against dismissal and investments that secure the future of all locations. The General Works Council, the Bochum works council and the IG Metall district center have agreed on key points with the Opel management… Continue reading Opel: agreement with management
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
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
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