IG Metall Plans Nationwide Warnstreiks in Metal and Electronics Sector

With negotiations stalled, IG Metall prepares to initiate strikes as the peace obligation ends, demanding a 7% wage increase.

IG Metall will begin warning strikes on October 29, following the expiration of the peace obligation at midnight on October 28.
The union represents approximately 3.9 million workers in the metal and electronics industries in Germany.
IG Metall is demanding a 7% wage increase over 12 months, while employers have offered a 3.6% increase over 27 months.
Employers cite weak production and lack of orders as reasons for their limited offer, which the union deems insufficient.
The union argues that immediate wage increases are necessary to boost purchasing power and counteract economic stagnation.