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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.

Junge Delegierte am Rednerpult beim Gewerkschaftstag in Frankfurt
Foto: Stephen Petrat

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Tekin Nasikkol, Chairman of the thyssenkrupp AG Group Works Council, explains what can be achieved with a workplace that has a strong membership base. Natascha Finke, Works Council member at Airbus Operations Bremen, reports on how to strengthen IG Metall within the workplace. And Jürgen Kerner, Second Chairman of IG Metall, delivers closing remarks. Then everyone sings.

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 for the future of IG Metall? See for yourself.

2023 Union Convention - Daily Recaps
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.

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

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.

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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