Our industrial companies and employees are massively threatened by unfair trade practices in China and the USA. Whether by the Chinese control of critical raw materials, through the capacities of its steel industry, which exceeds the entire European steel demand by more than four and a half, or through the tariffs of the United States,… Continue reading Political resilience strategies fall short, appeal for a holistic view
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Just working world and stable economy
The spirit of cooperation between the coalitioners is noticeable. Now it is about getting from negotiations to act. Our country needs confidence. The special fund for the infrastructure and the relaxation of the debt brake were the right way. People in the country, the employees in the companies, families in the regions, the young people… Continue reading Just working world and stable economy
Plans for the destruction of the Continental Group-employee side calls for employment security
The complete destruction of the traditional Continental group is imminent: The company is now planning to sell the industrial business of the Contitech area by the end of 2026. The Contitech (OESL) automotive business is already for sale. The automotive sector will go to the stock exchange as a spin-off on April 25, 2025 in… Continue reading Plans for the destruction of the Continental Group-employee side calls for employment security
Employees in car workshops and car dealerships in warning strikes
Frankfurt am Main-Tire Change, Repairs, Advice: From Tuesday, the service in car workshops and car dealerships can be restricted. After an unsuccessful negotiating round without an offer The employer, IG Metall calls for warning strikes nationwide. IG Metall Tariff Nadine Boguslawski says: “The appreciation is low, the working pressure in the car craft is high.… Continue reading Employees in car workshops and car dealerships in warning strikes
Handicraft union expects black and red targeted investments and future dialogue
Motor certrous round 2025KFZ collective bargaining-IG Metall demands 6.5 percent 6.5 percent more money, 170 euros more for trainees and a relief component: With these claims, IG Metall started the collective bargaining in the vehicle trade on Tuesday. 12,000 employees were previously interviewed. The employers did not offer any offer in the first round. Go… Continue reading Handicraft union expects black and red targeted investments and future dialogue
IG Metall rejects attack on strike rights
Christiane Benner, first chairwoman, and Nadine Boguslawski, Tariff of IG Metall, comment on the draft law of the Total Metal employers’ association. Christiane Benner, first chair of IG Metall: “The right to strike is the most important means to lead collective bargaining at eye level. An attack on this is an attack on our constitutionally… Continue reading IG Metall rejects attack on strike rights
EU action plan steel: quick concretization necessary
“The steel industry is the basis for a strong industry and a resilient, independent Europe. Nevertheless, the industry has been under massive pressure for years. Both recognize the EU Commission with the steel action plan and shows ways out of the crisis. However, the plan remains vague. The action plan now needs a quick concretization… Continue reading EU action plan steel: quick concretization necessary
81,000 send wake -up call for safe work: employers have to stop dismantling the industry
Note: The number of participants was corrected accordingly from 77,000 to 81,000. Frankfurt am Main – The location of the industry in Germany is heading up, the concern for the workplace in the workforce grows. Against this background, industrial workers today asked politics to act and the employers to rethink in five cities. In total,… Continue reading 81,000 send wake -up call for safe work: employers have to stop dismantling the industry
Tariff dispute in textile and clothing industry
Frankfurt am Main/Ostbevern- tariff dispute in the West German textile and clothing industry: After a third-unsuccessful collective bargaining, IG Metall is expanding the warning strikes in the industry with around 100,000 employees. IG Metall broke off the third trial in Ostbevern (NRW) on Thursday night without results. IG Metall negotiator Miriam Bürger: “Instead of responding… Continue reading Tariff dispute in textile and clothing industry
Employees need reliable perspectives according to automotive spin-off
The Supervisory Board of Continental AG has cleared the way for the division of the group. The representatives of the employees also approved the spin-off of the automotive sector. Now the Continental shareholders have to agree at the general meeting on April 25, 2025. “For us as an employee bank on the supervisory board of… Continue reading Employees need reliable perspectives according to automotive spin-off