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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

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

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

labor dispute

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

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

News – The third EU Mobility Package: key takeaways from an automotive point of view

On 17 May, the European Commission presented a new Mobility Package entitled ‘Sustainable Mobility for Europe’ with which it seeks to promote safe, connected and clean mobility across the EU. This third and last Mobility Package by the Juncker Commission contains various legislative and non-legislative proposals that will affect the EU automobile industry. Message from… Continue reading News – The third EU Mobility Package: key takeaways from an automotive point of view

Press Releases – EU vehicle manufacturers express concern on US investigation into auto imports

Brussels, 28 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has expressed its concern regarding the initiation by the United States of a national security investigation into imports of motor vehicles and auto parts. “Automobile manufacturers active in both Europe and the US are truly global players with interests in both regions,” stated ACEA… Continue reading Press Releases – EU vehicle manufacturers express concern on US investigation into auto imports

25 years arson attack Solingen

28.05.2018 Ι The arson attack in Solingen, in which five people died, marks the 25th anniversary of the fire. On the anniversary of the right-wing extremist act, IG Metall is committed to resolutely opposing racism and right-wing violence in Germany. The attack in Solingen took place on the morning of May 29, 1993. The house… Continue reading 25 years arson attack Solingen

Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +4.3% four months into 2018; +9.6% in April

Brussels, 25 May 2018 – In April 2018, registrations of new commercial vehicles in the European Union posted robust growth (+9.6%) after a decline in March, counting nearly 200,000 units. Total new commercial vehicles In April 2018, registrations of new commercial vehicles in the European Union posted robust growth (+9.6%) after a decline in March,… Continue reading Press Releases – Commercial vehicle registrations: +4.3% four months into 2018; +9.6% in April