Roofers in the Schwalm-Eder district demand 8% wage increase-a powerful plus!

Roofers in the Schwalm-Eder district demand 8% wage increase-a powerful plus!

in Homberg (EFZE) There are current efforts to improve wages for roofers in the Schwalm-Eder district. The industrial union Bauen-Agrar-Umwelt (IG Bau) North Hesse has requested a wage increase of 8 percent. This measure aims not only to relieve the existing employees, but also trainees in the roofing trade, which are often affected by precarious circumstances.

Klaus Michalak, the chairman of IG Bau Northern Hesse, emphasized that a roofer would earn around 22.81 euros per hour with this increase. This would mean a monthly income of approximately 3,850 euros at a full -time job. This increase is considered more than justified, especially in view of the physically exhausting and weather -dependent work that is done by the roofers.

economic situation of the roofer

In the Schwalm-Eder district, around 26 roofing companies are currently active, which together have around 190 employees. The current minimum wage for roofers is 15.60 euros per hour. These figures show that the industry is strongly dependent on the quality and appreciation of its specialists in order to remain competitive.

The upcoming collective bargaining between the IG Bau and the Central Association of the German Roofing Handels (ZVDH) have their second round on October 22nd. These negotiations are of great importance because they could significantly influence the working conditions and the financial situation of the roofers. The goal behind the demand of 8 percent more wages is to increase the attractiveness of the profession and to keep the specialists in the industry.

The union's demand not only reflects the need for financial improvement, but also the recognition of the severe and often dangerous work that roofers do every day. Despite the challenges that the current economic situation brings with it, IG Bau emphasizes that a fair remuneration is essential.

The relevance of these collective bargaining is also underlined by the ongoing discussions about fair wages in craft professions. A significant increase in wage could not only motivate workers, but also encourage younger people to start an apprenticeship in this craft. At a time when many sectors are fighting with a shortage of skilled workers, an improvement in working conditions could be decisive.