ORGANiCE Youth Action Week A week of colorful protests

Last week, young metalworkers across Germany launched numerous actions calling for quality training, permanent employment, and greater job security. With over 80 actions, the IG Metall Youth’s week of action—part of the Organice campaign —was a resounding success and demonstrated that, united in solidarity, we are strong and we are many.

The action week stood out in particular for its diverse range of event formats. While metalworkers in Bremen turned the market square pink and orange with their colorful booths, those in Frankfurt demonstrated on Opernplatz alongside IG Metall’s Second Chair, Christiane Benner. In Rostock and Wismar, young metalworkers caused quite a stir along the waterfront as they paddled on stand-up paddleboards carrying their banners.

A Show with Public Viewing

Elsewhere, too, there were actions: people lined up stools in front of companies to draw attention to unfilled apprenticeship positions; used spray chalk in front of factory buildings to tell companies what they demand for the future; and hung banners on public buildings or bridges declaring: “It’s about our safety, about our prospects.”

The highlight of this diverse and loud week of action? A streaming event called“ORGANiCEsolidarity: The Show,”for which local chapters across the country organized public viewings. In addition to a colorful program of speeches, a quiz, panel discussions, segments, and opportunities for participation, there was also music: For this, the broadcast switched to North Rhine-Westphalia, where rapper Sammy Deluxe, the studio band “MKS,” and singer Thara performed live in support of the young IG Metall members’ demands. Hosted by Edelmetall podcast editor Linda Achtermann, the event also welcomed studio guests such as First and Second Chairs Jörg Hofmann and Christiane Benner.

Materials on ORGANiCE

“We are ORGANiCE” flyer

“Secure Dual Study Programs!” flyer

“Secure Apprenticeships!” flyer

Flyer “Secure a College Spot!”

Flyer for the “Secure an Apprenticeship and (Dual) Degree Program!” Action Week