We, the managing board members of IG Metall, very much regret Roman Zitzelsberger’s decision to leave IG Metall on March 31, 2024. During his long work in IG Metall, Roman Zitzelsberger was an outstanding colleague at all levels, a heavyweight in collective bargaining policy, a person you could always rely on. With him, IG Metall… Continue reading Managing board members on the departure of district manager Roman Zitzelsberger
Author: IG_Metall Official_News
IG Metall: Every company must become barrier-free
Frankfurt am Main – In view of the transformation in companies, IG Metall is calling for better prospects for severely disabled people. On the occasion of the International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3rd, the union criticizes the low status of these employees among companies and legislators. Hans-Jürgen Urban, managing board member: “Participation… Continue reading IG Metall: Every company must become barrier-free
IG Metall is calling for a day of action for bridge electricity prices
Frankfurt am Main – The board of IG Metall has spoken out in favor of a day of action per bridge electricity price. On November 24th, thousands of employees will hold public demonstrations at various locations nationwide to demand temporary relief from electricity prices for energy-intensive industries. IG Metall is convinced that there is no… Continue reading IG Metall is calling for a day of action for bridge electricity prices
Still a long way from an effective bridge electricity price
“The package presented now falls short and can therefore at best be a start. Part of the package simply extends existing measures such as electricity price compensation and super cap or compensates for deteriorations that have already been decided. The planned reduction in electricity tax compensates for the loss of peak compensation. These measures will… Continue reading Still a long way from an effective bridge electricity price
Pension proposals beyond reality
“This debate and the proposals of the so-called economists are beyond the realities of life and work. Slide rules are no substitute for the realities of employees. A pension at 68 cannot and should not be automatic. Alleged forecasts of life expectancy have always changed. And today the reality of work in companies is such… Continue reading Pension proposals beyond reality
Savers of jobs and health win the German Works Council Prize 2023
Frankfurt am Main – Two companies in the IG Metall area have won the German Works Council Prize 2023: The works council of ZF Friedrichshafen AG in Ahrweiler saved the existence of the entire plant and the employees there after the flood in 2021. And the works council of ArianeGroup GmbH in Bremen saved the… Continue reading Savers of jobs and health win the German Works Council Prize 2023
Industrial strategy of the Federal Minister of Economics: IG Metall is pushing for rapid implementation
Frankfurt am Main – IG Metall welcomes the clear vision of the industrial strategy presented by Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck to maintain Germany as a strong industrial location with its unique industrial value creation networks. At the same time, the union is calling for speed in implementation. “Time is running out. What Robert… Continue reading Industrial strategy of the Federal Minister of Economics: IG Metall is pushing for rapid implementation
IG Metall trade union conference demands social security promises from employers and politicians
Frankfurt am Main – With a view to economic change and upheaval, IG Metall is demanding a “new social security promise” from companies and politicians. At the IG Metall trade union conference in Frankfurt, the delegates decided on an extensive catalog of measures. Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil told the more than 400 IG Metall… Continue reading IG Metall trade union conference demands social security promises from employers and politicians
Christiane Benner: With more co-determination in the company against de-industrialization
Frankfurt am Main – In the first speech after her election, the new first chairwoman of IG Metall, Christiane Benner, highlighted the opportunities of industrial change, reaffirmed IG Metall’s claim to shape the situation and held politicians accountable. She sharply criticized the behavior of some employers during the transformation. “Not everything stays the same as… Continue reading Christiane Benner: With more co-determination in the company against de-industrialization
IG Metall trade union conference elects new management team
Frankfurt am Main – The over 400 delegates to the 25th Ordinary Trade Union Congress of IG Metall reorganized the leadership of IG Metall on Monday. As the first woman in the union’s history, Christiane Benner (55) is the new first chairwoman. She received 96.4 percent of the votes. The new second chairman is Jürgen Kerner (54).… Continue reading IG Metall trade union conference elects new management team