“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
Author: IG_Metall Official_News
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
Collective bargaining results in the metal and electrical industries: more money, more time, more stability
Hamburg/Frankfurt am Main – Collective bargaining agreement for employees in the metal and electrical industries: You can expect higher wages, more and better options to choose between time and money, and significantly increasing training remuneration. The IG Metall districts of the coast and Bavaria agreed on this early on Tuesday morning after 18 hours of… Continue reading Collective bargaining results in the metal and electrical industries: more money, more time, more stability
Metal and electrical industry: Over half a million warning strikers in front of the factory gates
Frankfurt am Main – In their second week of warning strike, employees in the metal and electrical industries have increased the pressure on employers again. Nationwide, over 511,000 employees have demonstrated their willingness to fight since the peace obligation expired. The warning strikers supported the IG Metall union’s demand for more money for better purchasing… Continue reading Metal and electrical industry: Over half a million warning strikers in front of the factory gates
Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, about leaving the traffic lights
“This country, the people who live and work here deserve stability, security and, above all, confidence. Clear decisions must now be made quickly about the next steps. We cannot afford any ambiguity in the coming period. Not just literally, but in concrete terms: We cannot afford for further investments to be postponed, for employees not… Continue reading Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, about leaving the traffic lights