2024-11-11 13:29:09
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Economy

Metalworkers in Bavaria Stage Strikes Amid Wage Negotiations

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In Bavaria, thousands of metalworkers have been called to participate in warning strikes, significantly heightening the pressure on upcoming collective bargaining discussions. The IG Metall union, representing 3.9 million employees, is orchestrating these strikes as part of their demand for a 7% wage increase, aimed at bolstering purchasing power and stimulating economic growth. Key protests are scheduled at prominent locations such as BMW, MAN Truck & Bus, and MTU in Munich.

Negotiations between employers and IG Metall are set to take place in Hamburg, where both parties hope to reach a pilot agreement. Despite the ongoing controversies surrounding the wage increase, there remains a sense of optimism from both sides. The situation has resulted in statewide work stoppages across 117 companies in Bavaria.

The strikes coincide with separate industrial actions in the money and value transport sector led by the Verdi union. These have caused disruptions in cash supply services across several German cities. As negotiations continue in both sectors, further strikes are anticipated if settlements are not reached soon. The outcome of these discussions is critical, potentially affecting millions of workers and the broader economic landscape.

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Employers and IG Metall are negotiating in Hamburg for a collective agreement for 3.9 million employees in the metal and electrical industry following strike actions. IG Metall demands a 7% wage increase to strengthen purchasing power and stimulate economic growth. The negotiators are Daniel Friedrich, Horst Ott, Lena Ströbele, and Angelique Renkhoff-Mücke. IG Metall is holding a rally at the fish market. If an agreement is reached, the conclusion is expected late at night or in the early morn..
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11. November 2024 um 06:57

Warning Strikes in the News Ticker - Verdi Calls on Employees in Cash and Valuables Transport to Strike Again

Economy
Politics
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11. November 2024 um 06:44

Warning Strikes at Cash Transports

Economy
Finance
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Zehntausende Metaller in Bayern zu Warnstreik aufgerufen

Wirtschaft
Politik
Zehntausende Metaller in Bayern zu Warnstreiks aufgerufen; Gewerkschaft IG Metall erhöht Druck vor Tarifverhandlungen; Kundgebungen in München und bayernweit geplant; Tarifparteien treffen sich heute in Hamburg, um Pilotabschluss anzustreben.
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