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IG Metall explains: The skilled trades in 2030

The skilled trades sector is changing as a result of digitalization and technological developments. Lena and Lutz will discuss what lies ahead for the industry and what steps can be taken to successfully navigate this process.

11 July 2019 11 July 2019


To ensure that competition in the skilled trades sector is once again based on quality standards rather than the lowest price, we have drawn up proposals for a new regulatory framework for the skilled trades.

The paper contains twelve demands directed at employers and policymakers. Among other things, it calls for reviving the sectoral dialogue on the skilled trades and for strengthening collective bargaining coverage in the sector to help retain skilled workers.

A New Regulatory Framework for the Skilled Trades, IG Metall Discussion Paper (PDF)

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