Frankfurt am Main – ICT employees with a collective agreement earn an average of 14.3 percent more money than their colleagues without a collective agreement. The annual survey of salaries in the ICT industry carried out by IG Metall showed an average income increase of 5.6 percent across all sectors at the end of 2023. The… Continue reading Survey shows: With tariffs more money and shorter working hours in the ICT industry
Author: IG_Metall Official_News
The budget draft is more painting by numbers than a work of art
“The federal government’s draft budget is a compromise, but unfortunately it is unambitious when it comes to shaping the future. More painting by numbers than a total work of art. This is not sustainable and only creates short-term prospects. Such a budget does not do justice to the challenges of our time. The parliamentary process… Continue reading The budget draft is more painting by numbers than a work of art
Electrical trades: new minimum wages for skilled workers / don’t give wage dumping a chance
Frankfurt am Main – Employees in the electrical trades will receive higher minimum wages from January 1, 2025. The IG Metall board and the Central Association of German Electrical and Information Technology Trades (ZVEH) have agreed on this as part of a new collective agreement. According to this, the collective minimum wages will rise at… Continue reading Electrical trades: new minimum wages for skilled workers / don’t give wage dumping a chance
IG Metall is demanding a 7 percent increase for employees and 170 euros for trainees
Frankfurt am Main/Essen – With 7 percent more money for employees and 170 euros more for trainees, IG Metall wants to strengthen purchasing power and support the economy. The union’s board decided on this demand on Tuesday in Essen. The decision was preceded by discussions and resolutions in the regional collective bargaining committees. Under the… Continue reading IG Metall is demanding a 7 percent increase for employees and 170 euros for trainees
Study: Employees want to financially strengthen statutory pensions
Frankfurt am Main – Employees in Germany want to invest more in the statutory pension fund. They would even be willing to pay higher contributions to ensure a more adequate pension. This was determined by the Verian survey institute (formerly Kantar Public) in a representative survey commissioned by the IG Metall union. More money for… Continue reading Study: Employees want to financially strengthen statutory pensions
“It’s good that legally secure, transparent regulations for the remuneration of works councils are now possible”
“It is good that the law now makes it possible to make legally secure and transparent regulations for the remuneration of works councils. This also means putting them on an equal footing with other employees in the company. Co-determination and the work of works councils are of great value for democracy in companies and society.… Continue reading “It’s good that legally secure, transparent regulations for the remuneration of works councils are now possible”
Investing for the future: public services through sustainable transport infrastructure
On the occasion of the infrastructure dialogue in the Federal Ministry of Transport and the ongoing debate on the federal budget, the Alliance for Socially Compatible Mobility Transition is calling for a clear prioritization of maintenance over new construction in the transport infrastructure. “In order to meet climate targets and secure livelihoods, no budgetary resources… Continue reading Investing for the future: public services through sustainable transport infrastructure
7 percent more money for purchasing power and the economy
Frankfurt am Main – IG Metall is demanding significantly more money for the 3.9 million employees in the metal and electrical industries. With a view to persistently high price levels, the union’s board recommends 7 percent higher wages for twelve months. Training allowances are to be increased disproportionately by 170 euros. A social component is… Continue reading 7 percent more money for purchasing power and the economy
Metal and electrical industries: Above all, employees expect more money from employers
Flood disaster unions call for donations for flood victims Towns that can only be reached by helicopter, streets that are only accessible by boat, people clearing rubble and mud – that’s what it looks like in many places in Germany. The unions are therefore calling for donations for the victims of the flood disaster. Go… Continue reading Metal and electrical industries: Above all, employees expect more money from employers
Statement by the German Federation of Trade Unions on the 2024 European elections
The European Union creates peace, security and prosperity. It is important to continue your success story at a time when our continent and our country are facing unprecedented challenges. The European elections on June 9, 2024 will determine how the European Union can further develop as a role model for social security and a climate-friendly… Continue reading Statement by the German Federation of Trade Unions on the 2024 European elections