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Podcast: Hard Work and Malibu IG Metall’s Strong Backbone – Union Representatives

Union representatives advocate for their colleagues—and they do so on a volunteer basis. In this podcast, we explore how they organize collective bargaining efforts and stand up for employees.

Podcast „Maloche und Malibu“

8 January 2024 8 January 2024


Anyone at work who has a problem or wants to know something goes to them: the union representatives. They stand up for their coworkers—and they do so on a volunteer basis. They usually don’t receive time off from work or protection against termination. Yet their eyes light up when they talk about their work. In the podcast *Maloche und Malibu*, Sanaa Boukayeo, a union representative at Opel, and union representative expert Inga Neumann explain how they organize collective bargaining struggles, advocate for employees, and grow personally through these responsibilities.

Union Representatives

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Working together for good jobs and a good life.

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Collective bargaining agreements—our strongest service

Our collective bargaining agreements set standards. They regulate wages, working hours, vacation time, and overtime pay, as well as the right to permanent employment after completing an apprenticeship. We are committed to ensuring that employees share in the success of their companies.
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There for you locally

Dedicated works councils and shop stewards in the workplaces, along with around 150 local offices across Germany: We provide our members with knowledgeable contacts right where they work. Anyone who joins IG Metall can count on effective support and excellent service.
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Have a say and make a difference

Anyone affected by regulations and working conditions should also have a say in shaping them. IG Metall helps establish works councils and supports its members—including financially—when collective bargaining disputes lead to strikes.
Eine Statue der Justitia wird von der Sonne angestrahlt.

Our legal protection

When it comes to proper job classification or reviewing employment contracts and pension notices, we’re here to offer advice and assistance. In the event of disputes, we provide our members with free legal advice and representation in court—through all levels of the judicial system if necessary.
Mit Flatterband abgesperrtes Werkstor.

Support during strikes

Strikes are not an end in themselves, but they are sometimes unavoidable. In such cases, IG Metall also provides financial support to its members. The amount of strike support is based on the length of membership and the amount of membership dues paid.
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