“It is good that Federal Economics Minister Habeck discussed the crisis situation with top representatives of the automotive industry today. From the perspective of employees, the situation in the automotive industry in our country could hardly be more dramatic. The future of the automotive industry is also the question of fate for Germany as an… Continue reading Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, at the BMWK “Auto Summit”.
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Stability factor and future industry: Crafts need a better basis
Frankfurt am Main – On Crafts Day (September 21st), the IG Metall union is calling for better training conditions in the industry. Given that there are tens of thousands of still unfilled training positions, IG Metall collective bargaining and crafts director Nadine Boguslawski is calling on companies to become more attractive to young talent with… Continue reading Stability factor and future industry: Crafts need a better basis
Important precautionary route installed through the back door
Hans-Jürgen Urban, managing board member of IG Metall: “Good company pensions are important. The new law can help low earners also benefit from a company pension. However, a new regulation in the law that restricts the collection of additional pension points in the statutory pension fund is absolutely incomprehensible and harmful. Today, insured people under… Continue reading Important precautionary route installed through the back door
Germany is putting itself in shackles and thereby betraying the pioneers among companies
Frankfurt – IG Metall is urgently calling on the federal government to provide the green restructuring of industry with more financial resources for the necessary industrial policy. Otherwise there is a risk of loss of added value and thousands of jobs. The reason for the appeal is the current budget week, during which the budget… Continue reading Germany is putting itself in shackles and thereby betraying the pioneers among companies
Artificial intelligence is an opportunity for industrial locations
Hanover – IG Metall emphasizes the opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) for Germany as an industrial location. “The use of AI is an important competitive factor. We see potential for major leaps in productivity and significant cost reductions, which do not have to come at the expense of employees. Increased deployment is a possible answer… Continue reading Artificial intelligence is an opportunity for industrial locations
Mechanical and plant engineering: IG Metall calls for strategies for the future instead of pure cost reductions
Berlin – IG Metall is calling on mechanical and plant engineering companies to push ahead with innovative future strategies despite the tense economic situation. Only around half of the companies have already formulated goals with regard to climate neutrality, criticizes IG Metall with reference to its own survey. Mechanical and plant engineering forms the foundation… Continue reading Mechanical and plant engineering: IG Metall calls for strategies for the future instead of pure cost reductions
Now spend all your energy on climate-neutral conversion and sustainable employment
Duisburg – Today, Tuesday, the first chairwoman of IG Metall, Christiane Benner, found out about the situation at thyssenkrupp Steel on site. The program included discussions with representatives of the works council, a visit to a vigil and exchanges with employees. On the occasion of her visit, Benner said: “It was important to me to… Continue reading Now spend all your energy on climate-neutral conversion and sustainable employment
Federal contracts can no longer go to cheap homes
At the start of the legislative process for a federal collective bargaining law by Labor Minister Hubertus Heil, Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, said: “Work with a collective agreement means better pay and better working conditions. A high level of collective bargaining coverage is a crucial instrument for counteracting increasing inequality in income… Continue reading Federal contracts can no longer go to cheap homes
IG Metall warns: Don’t repeat the mistakes of the past when building wind turbines
Frankfurt am Main/Berlin – IG Metall and employee representatives from Siemens Energy are concerned about the latest developments in the expansion of wind energy. They warn of unfair competition from China with serious consequences for Germany as an industrial location. At stake are not only good jobs in the wind power industry, but also the… Continue reading IG Metall warns: Don’t repeat the mistakes of the past when building wind turbines
Metal and electrical industry: Employers must take responsibility!
Textile and clothing West 2023 collective bargaining roundNow: 3.3 percent more money in the West textile industry In the western textile industry there will be a permanent 3.3 percent increase from September, but at least 100 euros. This was preceded by an increase of 4.8 percent in October 2023 and the payment of an inflation… Continue reading Metal and electrical industry: Employers must take responsibility!