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IG Metall Berlin
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Here you will find all information in English.

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IG Metall Berlin has your back!

We offer specialised support in English on everything from co-determination to collective agreements and works councils. And no, it’s not just for factory workers — whether you write code, ship features, or debug at 2 a.m., you belong here too.

Think of it as your workplace support system just without the bugs (and no need to open a ticket).

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Metaller laufen mit IG Metall-Fahnen am Bundestag in Berlin vorbei zur FairWandel-Kundgebung

Labor Day 2026 May Day in Berlin: Our jobs first, your profit second

Job cuts and daily announcements of new cuts to pensions, care and health insurance: on Labour Day, hundreds of thousands of people across the country took to the streets to demand greater social security. In Berlin, too, 12,000 workers took to the streets under the slogan “Our jobs first, your prof

6. Mai 2026
Konzeptwerkstatt der IG Metall setzt Impulse für IT‑ und Halbleiterbranchen

Innovate IG Metall workshop sparks new ideas for IT and semicondutor sectors

How is union work changing in the IT and semiconductor industries? That was the central question at a recent IG Metall workshop in Berlin, where active members came together to discuss it: openly, creatively, and with a strong focus on real-world practice. One thing was clear: modern workplaces and

23. April 2026
Protestzug IAV

Berlin IAV Site at Risk Large IAV Protest March Moves Through Berlin-Moabit

The conflict over the future of the Berlin site of the automotive engineering company IAV is intensifying. On Tuesday, around 450 employees marched in a demonstration from IAV’s headquarters on Carnotstraße to the IG Metall Education Center. With banners, chants, and speeches, they made clear: witho

11. März 2026
Sicherheit für die IAV-Beschäftigten: Kundgebung in Berlin.

Berlin IAV Site at risk Berlin IAV Employees Protest Uncertain Management Plans Amid Threat of 1,500 Job Cuts

At the automotive engeneering company IAV, the conflict over job security is intensifying. On March 3, IG Metall Berlin called for a protest rally at the site after previous negotiations had so far yielded no results. Employees sent a clear message: they will not tolerate a restructuring carried out

6. März 2026
Junge Frau am Notebook

Workshops for Work Councils New to the works council? We'll get you up to speed for your committee work!

The works council elections are just around the corner. Now is the ideal time to plan introductory workshops for new works council members. These seminars provide a solid foundation for being a works council member. We have put together an overview of our seminar offerings for you.

11. Februar 2026
Frederik Schäfer und Özge Karabulut

Youth The kids are alright! Trade unionism for apprentices and working students

Since the beginning of the year, Özge Karabulut and Frederik Schäfer have been in charge of the youth and student department at IG Metall Berlin. We want to know how they plan to organise young people and those from other countries in Berlin.

27. Januar 2026
Ein Richterhammer liegt auf einem Holzregal für Büchern mit Gesetzen im Hintergrund

WORKS COUNCIL ELECTIONS Works Council Elections under German Law: Labor Law Specialist Explains 10 Critical Pitfalls

The works council elections are just around the corner. Many works councils and election committees are rightly concerned that works council elections could be challenged due to possible violations of election rules (§ 19 Works Constitution Act – Betriebsverfassungsgesetz, BetrVG).

22. Januar 2026
Eine Gruppe junge Männer mit roten Streikwesten.

Warning strike We are ready for a collective agreement! First warning strike at Rolls-Royce Solutions in Berlin

For the first time, IG Metall Berlin has called the employees of Rolls-Royce Solutions to a warning strike. The reason: stalled negotiations over the introduction of a collective bargaining agreement. With outdoor temperatures reaching 36°C, not only did the thermometer rise — so did the pressure on

3. Juli 2025
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We bring together over 2.2 million members from more than 30 industries. Our strength is our diversity: office staff, engineers, IT specialists, technicians and academics are all part of IG Metall. No matter how you work, there's a place for you here. 

By joining, you become part of a strong community. Together, we negotiate strong collective agreements that secure better pay, protect workers' rights and improve working conditions for everyone.