Leading German trade unions, including Ver.di and IG Metall, are criticizing the proposed abolition of the 'Rente mit 63' (retirement at 63) by the Schwarz-Rot coalition, while a Union politician argues against treating the pension package as a buffet.

Thousands of employees demonstrated in Berlin and Völklingen, as the IG Metall union expresses concern for steel jobs, citing pressures from cheap Asian steel, high energy costs, and climate regulations.

A retrospective piece examines a 'pleasure trip' scandal that came to light at Volkswagen over two decades ago, offering insights into the complex interplay between politics, management, and the IG Metall union within the company.

German industrial conglomerate Thyssenkrupp has paused negotiations with India's Jindal Group regarding the sale of its steel division, a development that neither the CEO nor the IG Metall union seems particularly upset about.

Job cuts and the rise of the AfD have fueled the growth of a far-right 'alternative union' in Germany, creating strain within traditional labor organizations like IG Metall.

Die IG Metall bleibt im Betriebsrat im Werk von Tesla in Grünheide in der Minderheit. Bei der Betriebsratswahl landete die Liste der Gewerkschaft nur auf Platz 2.

Christiane Benner, head of IG Metall, expressed frustration with the polarizing debate surrounding social welfare reforms and announced that her union would present its own solutions for the economy.

Tesla's German factory in Grünheide has pressed charges against an external trade union member, alleging he was caught recording confidential information during an ongoing dispute with IG Metall.

The German steel industry is shrinking, with at least twelve percent of jobs expected to be cut. Gerhard Erdmann from the Steel Employers' Association advocates for social partnership solutions with IG Metall to manage the transition, warning that without proactive measures, insolvency administrators will ultimately dictate the process.

Viking has successfully de-risked its Nevada tungsten project following a significant metallurgy achievement, enhancing the project's viability.

Thyssenkrupp CEO Miguel López has paused the sale of its steel division and is now considering an earlier independence for another company segment. This decision comes amidst renewed disputes with the IG Metall union.

Christiane Benner, head of IG Metall, has warned of widespread protests if the German government proceeds with cuts to statutory pensions.

A powerful union failed to secure a majority in an election at Elon Musk's only European Tesla factory, amidst a contentious campaign and ongoing strikes in Sweden affecting Tesla's operations.

Lawsuits and slander claims fly in IG Metall’s battle with Elon Musk over employment rights and conditions Business live – latest updates Europe’s largest trade union is trying to gain control of the works council at Elon Musk’s Tesla gigafactory near Berlin, in an industrial relations showdown marked by lawsuits and mutual accusations of slander. The works council, an elected body of employees that negotiates everything from working hours to pay deals with a company’s management, is consid...

Laura Arndt and Philipp Schwartz are leading an effort with the IG Metall union to gain a majority on the works council at Tesla's Grünheide plant, despite warnings from CEO Elon Musk.

The Hessenforum, organized by the employers' association Hessenmetall, brought together representatives from IG Metall and academia to discuss the challenges facing Germany's industrial sector and potential strategies for recovery.

The German trade union IG Metall is taking legal action regarding the works council election at Tesla's facility.

Europe's largest trade union, IG Metall, failed to secure a majority on the works council at Tesla's factory near Berlin but vows to continue fighting for workers' rights.

Chemie-, Stahl- und Aluminiumbranche machen sich Sorgen wegen der Folgen der Kämpfe in Nahost. Die IG Metall zieht sogar Parallelen zur Energiekrise 2022.

A significant conflict is unfolding between Tesla and the IG Metall union in Grünheide, Germany, ahead of works council elections, with the dispute intensified by the automaker's sales crisis.