2024-11-07 23:55:09
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IG Metall's Bold Wage Demands Spark Widespread Strikes

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IG Metall has initiated significant warning strikes across northern Germany, demanding a 7% wage increase and an additional 170 euros for trainees. This bold stance comes in response to the employers' offer of a mere 3.6% raise over 27 months, which the union deems insufficient.

Nearly 20,000 workers have participated in strikes spanning 21 cities, affecting over 100 companies, including major players like Blohm+Voss and Meyer Werft. The union's leadership threatens to escalate actions to 24-hour strikes if negotiations do not progress.

While employers argue that the demands are excessive and could lead to production losses during a challenging economic period, the union insists that higher wages are essential for sustaining purchasing power and preparing young people for the workforce.

As negotiations resume on November 11 in Hamburg, the outcome remains uncertain, with both sides recognizing the need for compromise to safeguard jobs and economic stability.

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