Frankfurt am Main – On the day of work, IG Metall calls for those responsible in politics and companies to quickly do everything necessary for a sustainable economic upswing in order to secure jobs and create new ones. “Workplaces first, party tactics second! Companies and employees now need a clear perspective and the signal that the new government immediately tackles the central problems. We need confidence in the companies and in society!” Says the first chairwoman of IG Metall, Christiane Benner, on the occasion of the May Day.
Benner also attributes the fact that the Union and SPD and SPD have accepted important demands of the unions in their coalition agreement: “We have taken to the streets for an industrial stream price, we asked for good work in the industry on our action day ‘Future instead of clearing’ instead of graceful. Union movement on May 1, 2025 say: ‘Make yourself strong with us!’
Jürgen Kerner, second chairman, demands a high pace in the implementation of the coalition agreement: “Announcements do not save a job. Kerner goes to court with the employers: “Many have not learned anything for decades. They do what they were eventually instilled in studying business administration: even if it costs the future of the company. This will break our businesses and industries! We will defend ourselves against this. Working hours, more flexibility, the dismantling of employee rights.
IG Metall main cashier and collective bargaining officer Nadine Boguslawski emphasizes the importance of collective agreements: “Strong employees, strong collective agreements and strong democracy are mutually dependent. If you want and need a stable democracy, you cannot do without lived democracy in the companies and tariff movements. We call for commitment to unions and for a better working world in school and society.
IG Metall decidedly rejects the fact that the supposedly lavish welfare state stands in the way of an economic recovery. The opposite is the case, emphasizes Hans-Jürgen Urban: “Only if the ecological transformation is accompanied by a intervening and protective welfare state can succeed. The decarbonization of industry must be accompanied by an active employment policy, and pension, health and nursing insurance must be further developed into general employment and citizens’ insurance. The coalition agreement includes good starting points, but also leaves many questions open.
Education board member Ralf Reinstädtler warns of the consequences that have a reduction in the welfare state, co -determination and trade union rights for democracy and the free society: “The times of the whine are over. We expect the companies to quickly set the course towards the future and invest in modern locations, future -proof products and good and safe jobs for the employees. Society and for strong democracy.
You can find information on the appearances of the chairpersons and executive board members of IG Metall here: https://www.igmetall.de/presse/termine