Despite the current budget crisis, IG Metall believes the federal government must support the planned expansion of wind energy with state aid. “We need an immediate program for loans and guarantees for the entire wind energy supply chain for the entire wind industry,” said the union’s coastal district manager, Daniel Friedrich, to the German Press … Read more
As of: September 22, 2023 6:33 p.m According to IG Metall Emden, there has been a breakthrough in the tariff dispute at wind energy giant Ørsted. The Danish company is open to a new, transparent pay system. “We had a very good and productive exchange with IG Metall on Friday,” said Jörg Kubitza, Ørsted managing … Read more
22.04.2023 | The employees in the automotive trade get noticeably more money. In Baden-Württemberg, IG Metall negotiated percentages and two inflation compensation premiums. Collective wage agreement of IG Metall in the automotive trade in Baden-Württemberg: The employees in the collectively agreed car dealerships and garages receive noticeable permanent wage increases as well as inflation compensation … Read more
The wage conflict in the West German textile and clothing industry has been settled. After massive warning strikes, IG Metall and the employers’ association agreed early on Saturday morning on a combination of permanent wage increases and one-off payments. “The collective bargaining result means a noticeable relief for employees’ wallets in view of inflation,” says … Read more
For the first time, IG Metall Suhl-Sonneberg agreed two in-house collective agreements with the employer for the 161 employees of Lenkungstechnik Willi Elbe GmbH & Co. KG in Rippershausen, which will come into effect retrospectively on February 1, 2023. “In a total of 16 rounds of negotiations since November 2021, we agreed with the employer … Read more
The wage dispute in the metal and electrical industries is over. There is an agreement on wage increases, IG Metall and the employers’ association Südwestmetall said in the pilot district of Baden-Württemberg after the fifth round of negotiations on Friday. ︎ As a result, a two-stage collective wage increase of 5.2 percent from June 2023 … Read more
Labor Day belongs to the unions. Because of the lifting of restrictions as a result of the corona pandemic, there are large rallies again for the first time. Am Labor Day the Confederation of German Trade Unions (DGB) in Baden-Württemberg has called for “heavy wage increases”. These are the best recipe against the rising cost … Read more
Before the first works council election at Tesla, active metalworkers from all over Germany sent a message of solidarity to the new colleagues at the German plant of the US group. In a YouTube video published today, they emphasize the common interest in strong advocacy and good working conditions. “Our bosses and our companies are … Read more
Stand date: 20. May 2021. – Wahnungssellschupp of criticism Bremen – The city housing association Brebau wants to reject applicants for apartments if they have a foreign background. This is what Radio Bremen found out in the ARD magazine “Panorama”. Employees of Brebau wrote about whether or not Bewarver swatt sind, wore a headscarf or … Read more
Frankfurt The Swiss-Austrian company Montana Aerospace wants to go public. The management of the aircraft supplier announced on Friday morning a so-called “intention to float”, the first step on the way to the floor. The goal is to generate proceeds of around 400 million euros. Montana is to be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. … Read more