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Politik & Gesellschaft
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Wie wir unsere Gesellschaft gestalten können – vom Betrieb über die Industrie bis zur Wirtschaft

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Politik
Aktionstag bei Mercedes Benz, Daimler, in Sindelfingen gegen die Angriffe auf Beschäftigten in der Automobilindustrie.
Foto: Lando Hass

Resistance to Attempts at Drastic Cuts Auto industry workers issue a warning

IG Metall Vorstand  Employees at VW, Mercedes-Benz, and other automakers and suppliers are giving their corporate bosses a rough fall. They will no longer allow themselves to be made scapegoats when management mistakes are the cause of the crisis. A nationwide day of action is scheduled for September 21.

Ruhrpott Rebellion am 07.07.2026
Foto: Thomas Range

Defend the welfare state All dates for nationwide actions against cuts to social services

IG Metall Vorstand  The federal government’s reform plans will mean cuts for many workers. It’s time to actively defend the welfare state.

Wirtschaftspolitik
Beschäftigte stehen zu einem großen Herz zusammen
Foto: IG Metall
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From legal protection in labor and social security matters to fair wages and salaries—we provide personalized and reliable support to our members.

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Podcast „Maloche und Malibu“
Bild: Henning Reith

“Maloche und Malibu” Podcast From Shock to a Quarter of a Million—How Avnet Fought for the Maximum

IG Metall Vorstand  What should I do if my boss is bullying me? What was the biggest strike in history? In the podcast “Maloche und Malibu,” we discuss the big questions of the working world. The new episode is titled “From Shock to a Quarter of a Million—How Avnet Fought for the Maximum.”

Shirt mit der Aufschrift Gewerkschaft.
Foto: Thomas Range

The ABCs of Works Council Elections Getting the Works Council Election Off to the Right Start

IG Metall Vorstand  For the works council election to go smoothly, everything has to fall into place. Above all, it’s important to avoid pitfalls when organizing the election. Our ABC provides an overview of what matters most in a works council election.

Mitarbeiter mit Lernschwäche im Betrieb
Foto: istockphoto.com / FG Trade

Integration in the Workplace Enabling participation for employees with disabilities

IG Metall Vorstand  At the machinery manufacturer Körber in Hamburg, the representative body for employees with severe disabilities has set itself the goal of integrating people with disabilities into the workplace. The result is a systematic inclusion model that enables genuine participation.

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IG Metall

Staff cuts prevented Jobs secured, prospects created

IG Metall Vorstand  Maschinenfabrik Alfing Kessler was under immense pressure. The closure of some divisions and a workforce reduction of more than 20 to 25 percent were on the table. For the works council, one thing was clear: waiting it out was not an option. They secured jobs and made the facility competitive.

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Foto: Martin Sehmisch

2026 Works Council Election Works Council Elections: 75 Percent for IG Metall So Far

IG Metall Vorstand  Despite difficult times: In the 2026 works council elections, with votes counted from half of the companies in IG Metall’s sectors, approximately 75 percent of the votes went to IG Metall. This represents a slight increase compared to the last election (2022: 71.9 percent).

Streik bei Mahle in Neustadt an der Donau
Foto: IG Metall

Strike at Mahle in Neustadt/Donau Strike at Mahle—High Severance Pay and Member Bonus

IG Metall Vorstand  A joint process to plan for the future was actually underway. But now Mahle wants to close the profitable plant in Neustadt an der Donau (which manufactures air conditioning systems for BMW, Porsche, and Volvo) in early 2027. Through a strike, the employees secured up to 250,000 euros in severance pay and a bonus for IG Metall members.

ZF-Beschäftigte demonstrieren im Juli 2025 beim Aktionstag in Schweinfurt
Foto: IG Metall Schweinfurt

Change of Course at ZF ZF: Development and production of electric motors and inverters secured

IG Metall Vorstand  Technology group ZF now plans to manufacture electric motors and inverters in-house after all, even though the original plan was to purchase them from outside suppliers. This is how the IG Metall union brought about the change in plans.

Streik bei Stanley Feinwerktechnik in Lahnau / Mittelhessen
Foto: IG Metall

Strike at Stanley in Lahnau Stanley workers win metal industry wage agreement through strike

IG Metall Vorstand  After eight days of striking, a breakthrough was achieved: Employees at Stanley Feinwerktechnik in Lahnau have secured the metal industry collective bargaining agreement. In addition, they will receive a one-time payment of 1,000 euros, a 500-euro bonus for IG Metall members—and a gradual transition to the 35-hour workweek by January 2028.

Der Streik bei Avnet brachte einen Sozialtarifvertrag mit hohen Abfindungen und Mitgliederbonus
Foto: IG Metall

Social Collective Bargaining Agreement at Avnet High severance payments and a membership bonus secured through a strike

IG Metall Vorstand  Up to 240,000 euros in severance pay plus additional bonuses, a 25,000-euro bonus for IG Metall members, higher wages, and shorter working hours: After a three-day strike, Avnet Logistics employees in Poing, Bavaria, have reached a collective bargaining agreement to mitigate the impact of the plant closure.

Beschäftigte von Opti in Rhauderfehn demonstrieren für den Erhalt ihres Standorts
Foto: IG Metall

Private Equity Investors Beware of the locust: How Aequita liquidates companies

IG Metall Vorstand  They buy companies—and even get paid for it because they handle the liquidation. They squeeze every last drop out of them, lay off employees without severance pay, and shut them down. They couldn’t care less about laws on employee participation. That’s why employees are fighting back against the private equity firm Aequita with the help of IG Metall.

Beschäftigte von Wind Multiplikator bei einer Aktion für einen Tarifvertrag
Foto: IG Metall

Offshore Wind Power: Wind Multiplikator Offshore Wind Power Is Booming—Reiche’s “Grid Package” Threatens the Future

IG Metall Vorstand  Offshore wind power service provider Wind Multiplikator sees a 14.4 percent increase in funding thanks to a collective bargaining agreement. The company is growing and seeking skilled workers. However, plans by Minister of Economic Affairs Reiche threaten the industry. At the Maritime Conference, employees called on Chancellor Merz to take action.

Rollstuhlgerechter Arbeitsplatz
Foto: iStock.com/industryview

SBV Elections 2026 Questions and Answers About the SBV

IG Metall Vorstand  The Representative Body for Employees with Severe Disabilities (SBV) represents the interests of employees with severe disabilities and those deemed equivalent within the company. We have compiled the most important information regarding their work.