IG Metall Intensifies Strikes Amid Stalled Wage Negotiations

The union demands a 7% pay increase for workers as talks with employers in the metal and electronics industry reach an impasse.

IG Metall has initiated a series of nationwide strikes, affecting major companies like Daimler and Mercedes-Benz, to push for a 7% wage increase over one year.
Employers have countered with an offer of a 3.6% raise over 27 months, citing economic challenges such as weak production and low orders.
The strikes have entered their third day, with significant participation from workers in Berlin, Brandenburg, and other regions, emphasizing the union's resolve.
In Bavaria, some progress has been made in negotiations, but both sides remain far apart on key financial issues, with further talks scheduled.
The union highlights the erosion of purchasing power due to inflation as a primary reason for their demand, aiming to boost the economy through increased consumer spending.