Metall- und Elektroindustrie: Warnstreiks der IG Metall kurz nach Mitternacht gestartet
Mit „Mitternachtsaktionen“ beginnt die IG Metall ihre Warnstreiks in der deutschen Metall- und Elektroindustrie. In einer schwierigen Lage geht es um Jobs und den Erhalt der Kaufkraft.
The IG Metall trade union initiated warning strikes in the German metal and electrical industries shortly after midnight on Sunday night. Immediately following the end of the peace obligation at midnight, employees at Thyssenkrupp's night shift at the stainless steel producer in Andernach (Rhineland-Palatinate) temporarily halted work.
Approximately 300 employees gathered in a protest outside the factory gates. A similar action also commenced in the night at the mobile phone supplier RF 360 Europe/Qualcomm in Munich. The protests are expected to be extended nationwide during the coming week. The IG Metall aims to increase pressure during tariff negotiations with around 3.7 million employees.
Industries affected by the temporary stoppages include automotive, machinery, electronics, and metal production. The union has announced "strong warning strikes" for a twelve-month period, demanding a 5% increase in pay as well as job and location security. Employers presented an offer during the second negotiation round, which provided for a one-time payment and a 1.3% increase in 2028 in July.
This offer was justified by the challenging economic situation and high cost burdens faced by German industry.
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