30.05.2018 Ι For the first time in its history, the employees of the development service provider IAV went on a warning strike for two hours. After three fruitless collective bargaining, they finally want a fair deal. However, the management insists on significant reductions in the starting salaries at IAV. The employees, however, do not want… Continue reading labor dispute
Category: Official Press Release
Jörg Hofmann on Opel, May 30, 2018, Statement by Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall, on Opel
Jörg Hofmann on the agreed points at Opel: “The result achieved today at the Reconciliation Office has taken an important step towards securing all Opel locations, paving the way for collective bargaining that regulates commitments on investments, products and employment guarantees After a long period of insecurity, this finally gives employees prospects for the future,… Continue reading Jörg Hofmann on Opel, May 30, 2018,
Statement by Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall, on Opel
Europe-wide day of action
30.05.2018 Ι Fusion in the railway industry: Siemens Mobility and Alstom go together. A Europe-wide Day of Action today saw thousands of workers joining for collateral and guarantees for all sites in Europe. So far, the companies have made specific commitments only for the German and French locations. Thousands of employees of Alstom and Siemens… Continue reading Europe-wide day of action
collective bargaining coverage
30.05.2018 Ι 8.84 Euro per hour – the statutory minimum wage. So far, there are no more than 80 percent of the employees of the automotive supplier Boryszew in Prenzlau. They want to change that at last. Together with IG Metall, they are now fighting for a collective agreement. Today they have already put pressure… Continue reading collective bargaining coverage
Opel: agreement with management
30.05.2018 Ι After weeks of disputes with the management, the Opelers have progressed a bit yesterday. The Group assures employees protection against dismissal and investments that secure the future of all locations. The General Works Council, the Bochum works council and the IG Metall district center have agreed on key points with the Opel management… Continue reading Opel: agreement with management
Streamline: Audi e-tron prototype with decisive aerodynamics
The better an electric car’s aerodynamics, the further it travels: With a drag coefficient of 0.28, the Audi e-tron prototype achieves a top result in the SUV segment. This figure is a decisive factor in the everyday range of more than 400 kilometers (248.5 mi) in the WLTP cycle. The virtual exterior mirrors constitute one… Continue reading Streamline: Audi e-tron prototype with decisive aerodynamics
Opel and IG Metall/Works Council Agree on Measures for Improved Competitiveness and Investments
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FAURECIA SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING – COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DIVIDEND OF €1.10 PER SHARE AND PLAN TO CONVERT FAURECIA INTO A EUROPEAN COMPANY
All the resolutions were adopted at Faurecia’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting held in Paris today under the chairmanship of Michel de Rosen. The shareholders approved the decision taken by the Board of Directors on October 12 to appoint Valérie Landon to the Board. Following the resignation of Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, effective at the close of the meeting,… Continue reading FAURECIA SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING – COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DIVIDEND OF €1.10 PER SHARE AND PLAN TO CONVERT FAURECIA INTO A EUROPEAN COMPANY
Geofencing technology demonstration in Stockholm
Tue, May 29, 2018 19:45 CET (Stockholm, Sweden, May 29, 2018) – Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety system, today announced that Veoneer, its electronics business, today participated in a geofencing urban environment technology demonstration in Stockholm, Sweden. Geofencing refers to a geographic zone where the entry, speed… Continue reading Geofencing technology demonstration in Stockholm
Federal-Mogul Powertrain Launches New Piston Ring Technology For Commercial Vehicles
Federal-Mogul Powertrain Launches New Piston Ring Technology For Commercial Vehicles eLine™ Improves Engine Efficiency and Helps Manufacturers Meet Future Emissions Targets BURSCHEID, Germany, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Federal-Mogul Powertrain has developed a new piston ring for use in commercial vehicle diesel engines that enhances gas sealing capability by stabilizing ring dynamic motion and homogenizing oil… Continue reading Federal-Mogul Powertrain Launches New Piston Ring Technology For Commercial Vehicles