IG Metall Rejects Proposed Wage Increases in Metal and Electrical Industry

The union demands a 7% pay rise, criticizing employers' offer as insufficient amidst ongoing economic challenges.

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.