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Metal and Electrical Industry: What applies to the warning strikes of the metal workers

The first day of warning strikes in the metal and electrical industries falls on a Sunday - but that doesn't stop IG Metall. How the actions are carried out and what applies to all employees.

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Metal and Electrical Industry: What applies to the warning strikes of the metal workers

The German metal and electrical industry is on the brink of warning strikes as negotiations between IG Metall and employers have failed to yield a new collective agreement for 3.7 million employees. The union has rejected the employer's initial offer, citing it as being below the inflation threshold, and has called for warning strikes starting Sunday.

The strikes, which are expected to take place nationwide, will affect key sectors such as automotive, mechanical engineering, electrical, and metal processing. The IG Metall has announced that thousands of workers will go on short-term strike in the coming week.

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