PRESS STATEMENT Federal contracts must no longer go to low-cost bidders

As Labor Minister Hubertus Heil launches the legislative process for a federal collective bargaining compliance law, Christiane Benner, President of IG Metall, says: 

“Work covered by a collective bargaining agreement means better pay and better working conditions. A high rate of collective bargaining coverage is a crucial tool for counteracting the growing inequality in income distribution and, consequently, in wealth distribution.

Adherence to collective bargaining agreements means a bit more fairness and better prospects. Federal contracts must no longer go to low-wage bidders. Especially now, during these turbulent times, the government must not encourage further wage dumping when awarding contracts. Politicians have a responsibility to use taxpayer money wisely. Collective bargaining agreements are the seal of quality for good working conditions. The Labor Minister has our full support for the federal Collective Bargaining Compliance Act.”

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