Transformation in the interests of the employees
More money and time for qualification
Strengthen domestic demand for more equity and more balanced trade balance
Kassel – “In the face of the grave changes brought about by digitization, globalization and climate change, we are in a transitional process that needs to be tackled with a new kind of dynamism and speed. The unions are challenged and they are able to make a difference in our industries Collective bargaining and participation rights – these are the main levers to ensure that no one gets hurt and social cohesion is strengthened.That is why today our demand on politics: power our works councils and Strengthening the collective bargaining system and then keeping the country strong, “said Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall, in his speech on May 1 in Kassel on Tuesday.
The state was required not to constantly repair only, but finally to redesign, demanded Hofmann. “Especially in view of the rapid changes, we need a fundamental reform, especially of the education system, to offer equal opportunities for all and to take account of the fact that a professional reorientation may be necessary several times in the working life. that also has to be institutionally secured. “
In further training, the IG Metall chairman also sees an important responsibility of the companies: more money and time for qualification are necessary to be prepared for digital forms of work and processes, new tasks and business areas.
It can be seen that the industry does not do enough to train its employees. This is fatal in the face of the transformation our industries are facing. Therefore, it is necessary that the policy gives the works councils a right of initiative for in-company training, with which they can demand binding measures, “said Hofmann.
The transformation also offers the opportunity to better reconcile life and work, said Hofmann. “This year’s collective agreement in the metalworking and electrical industry shows that we can successfully shape the working world of the future, and together with the workforce in our companies, we have achieved more self-determination in working hours.
Commenting on the current discussion on Germany’s foreign trade surpluses, Hofmann said: “Not less export, but more imports due to rising domestic demand is the right way to do that, and the DGB unions have strongly underlined the tariff increases that have come up to now Work and capital and also a more balanced trade balance. “