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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.

Olaf Scholz auf dem 25. Ordentlichen Gewerkschaftstag der IG Metall in Frankfurt am Main.
Foto: Lando Hass

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Time for the Future – the motto took on a more concrete form on the third day. Christiane Benner, the newly elected First Chair of IG Metall, set the course for the next four years at the union convention. She called for greater employee participation and criticized employers for relocating jobs as part of the transformation.

This message was also conveyed to Olaf Scholz. In his speech, the Chancellor reaffirmed his commitment to Germany as an industrial hub, though he did not yet agree to support energy-intensive industries through a “bridge electricity price.” Metalworkers joined the debate.

We’re covering every day of the union convention with our film crew and summarizing: How were the debates conducted? What were the most important topics? What decisions were made regarding the future of IG Metall? See for yourself.

2023 Union Convention – Daily Recaps
Junge Delegierte am Rednerpult beim Gewerkschaftstag in Frankfurt
Foto: Stephen Petrat

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.

Bundesarbeitsminister Hubertus Heil und Christiane Benner auf dem Gewerkschaftstag in Frankfurt am Main
Foto: Stephen Petrat

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.

25. Gewerkschaftstag der IG Metall in Frankfurt
Foto: Stephen Petrat

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.

Fahnen der IG Metall vor blauem Himmel mit vereinzelten Wolken.
Foto: IG Metall
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