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Junge Frau im Schlauchboot auf dem See

We’ve earned this
Vacation at last

For many, the best time of the year is just beginning. We’re offering tips for your vacation budget, those staying home for the holidays, summer job seekers, and more—and we’re thanking you with a gift for every new IG Metall member.

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Vacation at Last
Wanderpaar sitzt vor Sonnenuntergang auf Felsgipfel
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Vacation Pay in 2026 More vacation days and extra money for travel with a collective bargaining agreement

Vacation at last. Employees at companies covered by collective bargaining agreements have a clear advantage here. With a collective bargaining agreement, you not only get more vacation days, but also a little extra for your travel budget.

Bezahlen mit Kreditkarte im Urlaub
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Smart Saving Financial Tips for Your Vacation

With energy and food prices so high, many workers want to save money on travel expenses. We’ll show you the benefits you enjoy as an IG Metall member while on vacation—and how to keep track of your finances.

Junge Frau mit Rucksack am See
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IG Metall Service Company Vacations with IG Metall

Whether it’s a city trip, a beach vacation, hiking in the mountains, a cycling vacation, a visit to an amusement park, or a wax museum: IG Metall members benefit from the vacation and leisure offers provided by the IG Metall Service Company.

Familie, die nach einer Radtour auf einem Hügel sitzt und den Sonnenuntergang betrachtet
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Tips for a Staycation Summer, Vacation, At Home

More and more working people have forgotten what a vacation is really all about: relaxation and recharging after work. That’s another reason why a “balcony vacation” can be relaxing and rejuvenating. Here are our tips for those staying home.

Kinder genießen Karussellfahrt
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Leisure Tips Escape the daily grind, dive into the fun

Whether it’s amusement parks, vacation resorts, horror shows, wax museums, or building blocks: Metalworkers should be familiar with the excursion offerings from the IG Metall Service Company.

Warnstreikaktion am 15.09.2022 in Nürnberg
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Member Recruitment Campaign
Stronger Together!

There are many of us, but we want to grow even stronger—because together we can achieve more. If you recruit a new member for IG Metall, we’ll thank you with a great gift.

Wanderer macht eine Pause
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Vacation Request The most important questions and answers about vacation requests

When do I have to request my vacation? Can my employer deny it? Labor lawyer Dr. Till Bender answers the most important questions about vacation—and explains what employees need to keep in mind.

Junge Frau liegt mit ihrem Smartphone in einer Hängematte
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IT Security and Travel How to Protect Your Mobile Devices While Traveling

How secure are our mobile devices when traveling? We offer tips on travel preparations with regard to your IT, what you should keep in mind while traveling, and what to do when you return.

Kranker Mann im Urlaub
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What should I do if I get sick on vacation? Sun, vacation, flu?

Whether you’re vacationing at home, on a farm, or on the Costa Brava: If you get sick while on vacation, you can still keep your vacation days. We offer tips on what working people need to keep in mind if they get sick during their vacation.

Eine junge Frau lehnt an einem Gabelstapler.
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Tips for Summer Workers What to keep in mind when working a summer job

Vacation isn’t just a great opportunity to relax—it’s also a chance to boost your income. A summer job is a great way to do that, but there are a few rules to keep in mind. We’ll explain what they are.

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