Tarifrunde: Fünf Prozent mehr Lohn und Gewinnbeteiligung? – Arbeitgeber: „IG Metall ignoriert Dimension der Krise“
Die Gewerkschaft begründet die Forderung für die 3,7 Millionen Beschäftigten auch mit der besseren Konjunkturprognose. Das Infragestellen der 35-Stunden-Woche sei eine „Kriegserklärung“.
Berlin: During the upcoming wage negotiations for approximately 3.7 million employees in Germany's largest industry sector, the IG Metall union is demanding a five percent increase in wages, higher bonuses for lower-paid workers, and assurances of job security. Christiane Benner, the union's chief, stated that a five percent raise over twelve months is "moderate" given the current inflation rates during the presentation.
She argued that just three percent would suffice to offset the rising prices. Additionally, Benner emphasized that the request for higher wages comes with expectations of stronger economic growth. This is not only necessary for an inflation adjustment but also to boost consumer spending and support the economic recovery. Benner further criticized potential moves by employers, such as Mercedes, to challenge the 35-hour workweek in the metal and electronics industries.
Should the employers terminate the collective bargaining agreement governing working hours, Benner warned, "that would be an attack on the heart of IG Metall." Nadine Boguslawski, the tarifvorstand and supervisory board member at Mercedes-Benz, described such a move as a "declaration of war."
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