Frankfurt am Main – Printing machine manufacturers as an industry are under massive pressure. On the occasion of the drupa trade fair for printing and paper, works councils are now demanding more commitment and cooperation from employers and politicians, especially in research and development, in order to secure jobs in the industry in Germany. “We… Continue reading For secure jobs in German printing press construction
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IG Metall on pension package II: Employees now expect speed
Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall: “The FDP must finally be clear: anyone who plays with social policy is losing trust. Anyone who undermines the statutory pension endangers the cohesion of the generations. We are pleased that the Federal Minister of Labor has remained steadfast. Millions of employees and pensioners now expect a rapid… Continue reading IG Metall on pension package II: Employees now expect speed
IG Metall welcomes the adoption of the European Supply Chain Act by the Council of the EU
Union welcomes European legal framework +++Christiane Benner: “Don’t compete on the backs of the world’s poorest” +++Demand for due diligence to be extended to a global level Go to Source
“thyssenkrupp AG is abdicating its responsibility for its employees”
At today’s meeting, the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp AG approved the participation of the energy company EP Corporate Group (EPCG) in thyssenkrupp’s steel business. The decision was made with the second voting rights of the chairman of the supervisory board against the votes of the employee representatives. Jürgen Kerner and Tekin Nasikkol comment on this.… Continue reading “thyssenkrupp AG is abdicating its responsibility for its employees”
For a modern, innovative and fair industrial country: IG Metall presents an eleven-point program
Frankfurt am Main – In view of the tense economic situation, slow progress in transformation and political disagreement in the federal and state governments, IG Metall has presented an eleven-point program: For a modern, innovative and fair industrial country. The program was developed with the chairmen of the general and group works councils of large… Continue reading For a modern, innovative and fair industrial country: IG Metall presents an eleven-point program
Irresponsible pension policy
IG Metall calls the postponement of pension package II and the demanded abolition of the “pension at 63” “irresponsible” and a “denigration of life’s achievement”. Photo: IG Metall Photo: IG Metall May 13, 2024 13. 5. 2024 Regarding the postponement of pension package II, Hans-Jürgen Urban, board member of IG Metall responsible for social policy,… Continue reading Irresponsible pension policy
IG Metall demands clear future prospects for employees
Speeches by the executive board members on May 1, 2024 Photo: IG Metall Photo: IG Metall May 1, 20241. 5, 2024 Speeches by the executive board members on May 1, 2024: Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman Jürgen Kerner, Second Chairman Nadine Boguslawski, head cashier Hans-Jürgen Urban, Managing Board Member Ralf Reinstädtler, Managing Board Member Press release… Continue reading IG Metall demands clear future prospects for employees
On Labor Day: IG Metall calls for clear future prospects for employees
Frankfurt am Main – IG Metall is calling for clear perspectives for employees, companies and society on Labor Day. Investments are the need of the hour to create clear prospects and liabilities. The union and its members are increasingly having to defend themselves against relocations and downsizing plans. A lack of investment and a lack… Continue reading On Labor Day: IG Metall calls for clear future prospects for employees
Christiane Benner on the outcome of the election for employee representation at VW in Chattanooga
“We are happy for and congratulate our colleagues at VW in Chattanooga, Tennessee on their election as employee representatives by the United Auto Workers (UAW). They voted for it with a large majority and thus prevailed against unsightly influence from politics and anti-union groups. The company maintained neutrality in the factory. The employees’ courage, patience… Continue reading Christiane Benner on the outcome of the election for employee representation at VW in Chattanooga
Strengthen Germany as an industrial location!
Germany as an industrial location is in danger. In other countries, more investments are also being made due to more competitive conditions. Energetic countermeasures are required – otherwise there is a risk of devastating deindustrialization, further social division and an increasing radicalization of political debates and protests. The metal and electrical industry is the heart… Continue reading Strengthen Germany as an industrial location!