Overview

• IG Metall Küste says it has not been included in consolidation talks over Lürssen’s naval unit and demands participation in any negotiations.
• The union insists on binding site and employment protections with a uniform metal-industry collective agreement across NVL locations, replacing weaker local deals such as at Wolgast.
• Multiple outlets reported Rheinmetall as a potential buyer, yet neither company has confirmed a sale, though an internal NVL note says consolidation talks are underway.
• IG Metall cautions that collective-bargaining coverage at Rheinmetall is not a given, citing past disputes in Bremen, and argues public contractors should be tariff-bound.
• The union promotes a broader domestic merger, such as NVL with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, and urges stronger federal engagement, naming the Defence Ministry.