Overview

• The latest round of negotiations in the metal and electrical industry ended without an agreement, as IG Metall dismissed the employers' proposal.
• The union is seeking a 7% wage increase over 12 months, along with a €170 monthly raise for apprentices.
• Employers proposed a phased increase of 1.7% starting mid-2025 and 1.9% a year later, with a contract lasting 27 months.
• IG Metall criticized the offer as inadequate to counteract inflation and maintain industry attractiveness, especially for new workers.
• With the expiration of the peace obligation on October 29, the union is preparing for potential warning strikes to support its demands.