Author: IG_Metall Official_News

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

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

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

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

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

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”

28/2017,                    Christiane Benner calls for a broad alliance to shape the digital transformation

Cologne – Christiane Benner, Second Chairwoman of the IG Metall, has called on employers and politicians to shape the societal change that is to be expected as a result of digitization together with IG Metall. The unionist criticized employers’ lack of ideas: “More than two-thirds of executives say they have no idea what digitization is… Continue reading 28/2017,
                   Christiane Benner calls for a broad alliance to shape the digital transformation

26/2018,                    IG Metall and BDH call for a long-term strategy for the restructuring of the heating market

Future memorandum shows ways to reduce energy consumption Frankfurt am Main / Berlin – According to the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) and the IG Metall, the heating market and its employees have a decisive role to play in achieving the climate goals. In a joint memorandum for the future, the two… Continue reading 26/2018,
                   IG Metall and BDH call for a long-term strategy for the restructuring of the heating market