Chere you fear: IG Metall fights for jobs and higher wages!

Chere you fear: IG Metall fights for jobs and higher wages!

In the German economy there is an alarm mood: jobs in the automotive industry are in danger, while IG Metall reacts to the crisis with demands for wage increases. Christiane Benner, head of IG Metall, demands a wage increase of 7 percent and 170 euros more for trainees across all companies. "Numerous actions with several thousand employees show that this is appropriate," explains Benner, since the employees urgently need more money in view of increasing cost of living. As taz , the IG Metall is determined to secure a stable workplace and emphasizes that wages could boost the consumer mood-a step to stabilize the economy in this critical phase.

Benner is concerned about the tense situation, especially in the VW group, where layoffs and business closures are threatened. "The problems at VW are not due to wages," she emphasizes, adding that IG Metall is willing to negotiate with the employers. In order to cope with the crisis, it demands from politics to create framework conditions that strengthen the industrial basis, including reducing energy costs and faster planning processes. She warned that the workplace reduction in the auto industry could damage entire branches of industry and demands investments in promising areas such as electromobility and digitization. According to BR are also affected by suppliers, which also reinforces uncertainty among employees.

political responsibility and future prospects

IG Metall sees politics as a duty to avert the impending job crisis. "We have no time to wait with important decisions," said Benner. A quick action is necessary to give the employees under the Christmas tree with confidence. The union chairman calls for a reform of the debt brake so that the necessary infrastructure can be invested. In view of the international competitive situation, especially in comparison to China, it is crucial that Germany remains competitive and the structure of industry is no longer endangered. "Industry must now invest clearly to secure the future," concludes Benner, referring to the need for political decisions that have to be implemented as quickly as possible to combat the impending recession.