Strikes and new talks in Bavaria's metal and electrical industries
Quick Look
- After an employer offer of 1.3 percent more wages from July 2028, IG Metall is starting a wave of warning strikes in Bavaria.
- The union is demanding five percent more money over a twelve-month period.
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Why It Matters
Employers offered a 1.3 percent wage increase from July 2028, while IG Metall is demanding five percent.
Employers in the Bavarian metal and electrical industry offered 1.3 percent more wages in the second round of negotiations on October 27th. However, only from July 2028. Plus a one-off payment of one percent in July 2027. Not enough for IG Metall: The union is demanding five percent more money and an increase in training allowances by 110 euros. With a term of twelve months.
to the article: “Slap in the face”: IG Metall starts wave of warning strikes
In Bavaria, tens of thousands of workers are taking to the streets today to demand their demands. The largest warning strike rally is planned for the Audi Piazza in Ingolstadt. IG Metall expects more than 15,000 employees there from Audi, Airbus, Wacker Neuson, Scherm and other companies in the region. There are further warning strike demos in Aschaffenburg, Augsburg, Donauwörth and Nuremberg.
Open Questions
- How long will the warning strikes last?
- When will the next round of negotiations take place?
