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Abstimmung auf dem Gewerkschaftstag 2019

2023 Union Congress
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From October 22 to 26, 2023, the 25th Regular Union Convention of IG Metall took place in Frankfurt. Here you’ll find an overview of all the presentations.

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Delegierte auf dem 25. Ordentlichen Gewerkschaftstag in Frankfurt am Main

2023 Union Congress That was the 2023 Union Congress

IG Metall aims to ensure that the green, digital transformation of workplaces is carried out fairly and that quality jobs are safeguarded—through greater worker participation, collective bargaining agreements, and a strong welfare state. To this end, IG Metall intends to strengthen its presence in workplaces. This was decided by the 421 delegates at the 25th Union Congress.

Junge Delegierte am Rednerpult beim Gewerkschaftstag in Frankfurt

Union Convention: Day 5 Recap Final stretch at the union convention

A mix of farewells and new beginnings: After five days, the union convention is coming to a close. The final day focuses on collective bargaining and workplace policy, as well as on how to provide even stronger support for union members in the workplace.

Spendenübergabe an Amnesty International auf dem 25. Ordentlichen Gewerkschaftstag der IG Metall.

Metalworkers donate to Amnesty #Free them!

IG Metall and Amnesty International are campaigning for the release of imprisoned trade unionists. At the trade union congress in Frankfurt, they showed their solidarity with independent trade unionists in Belarus. More than 50 are currently behind bars there.

Bundesarbeitsminister Hubertus Heil und Christiane Benner auf dem Gewerkschaftstag in Frankfurt am Main

Union Convention: Day 4 Recap For a good life, from vocational training to retirement

IG Metall Youth submits a motion to ensure quality vocational training. In an interview, Lisa Neubert from Volkswagen in Zwickau explains how IG Metall should implement this. Pensions are also discussed. A highlight: a visit from Federal Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil.

IG Metall Fahnen vor dem Brandenburger Tor

Politicians on Transformation and IG Metall What would Germany be like without unions?

What does transformation mean to you? What does solidarity mean to you? We asked politicians from various parties these and other questions ahead of the union convention. Watch the video to find out their answers.

Olaf Scholz auf dem 25. Ordentlichen Gewerkschaftstag der IG Metall in Frankfurt am Main.

Union Convention: Day 3 Recap Clear Words During the Chancellor’s Visit

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is committed to steel, but not yet to the bridge electricity price. Christiane Benner wants to use greater worker participation to combat industrial relocation and political apathy. And works council member Karola Frank explains how transformation is proceeding at Audi in Ingolstadt.

Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz auf dem 25. Ordentlichen Gewerkschaftstag der IG Metall in Frankfurt.

2023 Union Convention What Scholz said at the union convention

Energy prices, pensions, more rights for works councils: Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses pressing issues at the IG Metall union convention. He faces criticism on one point in particular.

Aktion gegen Rechts der IG Metall Jugend beim Gewerkschaftstag in Frankfurt

2023 Union Convention IG Metall Youth Demonstrates Against Racism

Words can turn into actions—with deadly consequences. At the union convention, the IG Metall Youth commemorates the racist murders in Hanau—and issues an appeal to everyone in attendance.

Christiane Benner auf dem .25 Ordentlichen Gewerkschaftstag der IG Metall in Frankfurt am Main.

The President’s Speech on the Future Christiane Benner: “We need more worker participation in the workplace”

Germany’s deindustrialization must be halted, and the climate-friendly transformation of the economy must be boldly shaped—to achieve this, employees must be involved in strategic decisions within companies. This is what Christiane Benner called for in her first speech as the first chairperson of IG Metall.

Jörg Hofmann beim 25. Ordentlichen Gewerkschaftstag der IG Metall

2023 Union Convention Farewell to the Collective Bargaining Fox

Jörg Hofmann led IG Metall for eight years. His legacy: groundbreaking collective bargaining agreements and a term that will continue to shape the years to come. A tribute as he steps down.

Christiane Benner und Jürgen Kerner auf dem 25. Ordentlichen Gewerkschaftstag der IG Metall in Frank.

2023 Union Convention IG Metall elects new executive board

Christiane Benner is the new president of IG Metall. Jürgen Kerner is the vice president. In addition, the delegates elected Nadine Boguslawski as the new chief treasurer, as well as Hans-Jürgen Urban and Ralf Reinstädtler as additional executive board members.

25. Gewerkschaftstag der IG Metall in Frankfurt

Union Convention: Day 1 Recap Here we go

We’re kicking off the union convention with prominent political figures. Economy Minister Robert Habeck and DGB Chair Yasmin Fahimi are calling for a bridge electricity price, as proposed by IG Metall. The delegates are getting ready to shape the future of IG Metall for the next four years.

Christiane Benner während des 25. Gewerkschaftstags der IG Metall in Frankfurt

2023 Union Convention Here’s how the convention begins

The 2023 IG Metall Union Congress has begun. At the congress, IG Metall will adopt its work program for the next four years. Here’s how the opening went—and what Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck told the delegates.

Stahl-Aktionstag am 14.6.2023 in Duisburg

Time for the Future What the Union Convention Is All About

IG Metall will set its course for the next four years at its union convention in late October. IG Metall will also elect a new executive board.

Erster Ordentlicher Gewerkschaftstag der IG Metall 1950 in Hamburg

IG Metall’s Union Conventions A lens on German history

Since 1949, IG Metall has been shaping the world of work. Its union conventions serve as a lens through which to view German social and economic history—highlighting what has motivated metalworkers and what they have achieved.

Wahlhelfer auf dem Gewerkschaftstag 2019 der IG Metall bei der Auszählung von Stimmen

The IG Metall Executive Board: Election, Responsibilities, Functions How the Union Congress Elects the Executive Board

One of the most important tasks of the IG Metall Union Congress is the election of the new Executive Board. Here, we explain how the election works and what responsibilities and functions the Executive Board has.

Abstimmung auf dem Gewerkschaftstag 2019

Glossary Information about motion deliberation

What does “ABK” mean? Who can move to close a debate? Who serves on the Presidium? How are initiative motions filed? Answers to these and other questions can be found in our glossary on motion deliberation.

Delegierte stimmen auf dem Gewerkschaftstag 2015 der IG Metall ab

2023 Union Congress The Union Congress—IG Metall’s highest decision-making body

The Union Congress is IG Metall’s most important governing body. Every four years, more than 400 delegates—the elected representatives of IG Metall members—gather there. They determine the priorities for the next four years and elect a new Executive Board.

Vorstand, BPE:aktive/service/referentinnen

Participants at the Union Convention Facts, Figures, and Data

Delegates, guests, journalists, and staff—several hundred participants are expected to attend the 25th Regular Union Convention in Frankfurt this October. Here are some facts and figures about the participants.

Abstimmung auf dem Gewerkschaftstag 2019

What is the union convention? Union Convention: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

From October 22 to 26, 2023, IG Metall delegates will gather in Frankfurt for the 25th Regular Union Convention. But what is a union convention? Who are these delegates? And what do they do at such a convention? We have the most important questions and answers.

junger Delegierter auf dem Gewerkschaftstag 2019 der IG Metall

Who does what? How the Union Convention Works

They oversee procedures and the agenda at the union convention: We explain the responsibilities of the Presidium, the Bylaws Advisory Committee, the Motion Advisory Committee, the Mandate Review Committee, and the Election Committee.

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