Press Releases and Statements

Press Release No. 32/2018 Jörg Hofmann: Seizing Opportunities for Sustainable Development in Eastern Germany

At a works council conference in Leipzig on Tuesday and Wednesday, 200 employee representatives from eastern Germany will discuss collective bargaining coverage, the digital transformation, ecological structural change, and how to address right-wing extremism in eastern Germany.

Press Statement Metal and Electrical Industries Kick Off the New Training Year with Modernized Apprenticeship Programs

Joint press release from Gesamtmetall, IG Metall, VDMA, and ZVEI

Press Release No. 31/2018 IG Metall Welcomes Federal Labor Minister’s Pension Pact

Hubertus Heil’s plans call for freezing the pension level at 48 percent through 2025.

Press Release No. 30/2018 Setting the Course for the Automotive Industry – Electrification as a Major Challenge

In Germany, electrification and productivity gains could lead to the loss of approximately 75,000 jobs in powertrain technology by 2030—assuming developments proceed as expected.

Press Release No. 28/2018 Christiane Benner Calls for a Broad Alliance to Shape the Digital Transformation

Press Release No. 29/2018 Jürgen Kerner: Unions must bring their strength back to the streets

We, the labor unions, want to shape a sustainable future for the world of work. Nothing will be handed to us on a silver platter, but we will not shy away from conflict.

Press Release No. 27/2018 IG Metall President Jörg Hofmann: “Strong Works Councils, Strong Collective Bargaining System, Strong Country”

Shaping Transformation in the Interest of Workers +++ More Money and Time for Training +++ Strengthening Domestic Demand for Greater Equity and a More Balanced Trade Balance

Digital Press Kit for Press Release No. 26/2018 IG Metall and BDH Call for a Long-Term Strategy for the Transformation of the Heating Market

Future Memorandum Outlines Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption +++ IG Metall Industry Report on the Heating Industry +++ New Momentum for Greater Climate Protection in the Heating Market +++ BDH: Heating Industry Takes Stock of 2017

Press Release No. 25/2018 IG Metall: The skilled trades must become attractive to young people

To ensure that the next generation of young workers in the skilled trades feels well taken care of, many businesses need to rethink their approach.

Press Release No. 24/2018 IG Metall Calls for Legislation on Fixed-Term Part-Time Work and the Right to Return to Full-Time Work

IG Metall has called on the coalition parties to implement the right to temporary part-time work and the right to return to full-time work immediately after the government is formed.