IG Metall Escalates Strikes Amid Stalled Wage Negotiations in Metal and Electronics Industry

With demands for a 7% wage increase, IG Metall continues strikes as talks with employers show little progress.

The IG Metall union has initiated another wave of strikes across Germany, involving approximately 216,000 workers in the metal and electronics sectors.
Workers demand a 7% wage increase and a €170 raise for apprentices, while employers offer a 3.6% increase over 27 months, starting in July 2025.
Negotiations remain deadlocked, with no significant movement from employers, prompting further strikes planned for next week.
Two IG Metall districts, Bavaria and the Coast, have been tasked with finding a resolution, with a joint meeting scheduled for November 11 in Hamburg.
Volkswagen, under a separate contract, controversially seeks a 10% wage reduction, intensifying tensions within the sector.