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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Digital Economy First IG Metall Confidants Elected at MBition

For the first time, IG Metall members at MBition, a Berlin-based subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, have elected a body of confidants. While no collective agreement is currently in place, the six elected colleagues are sending a clear message: If it says Mercedes on the outside, it needs to have a collect

20. Juni 2025

Digital Economy Successful IG Metall action week at MBition

For four days, IG Metall Berlin was active at MBition, using an action week to listen to employees’ concerns – ranging from a lack of pay transparency and worries about job security to restrictions on remote work. One thing became clear: the workforce can count on having a strong union by their side

27. Mai 2025

Rolls-Royce Solutions IG Metall Negotiating Committee Heads into Third Round of Talks at Rolls-Royce Solutions in Berlin

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the third round of collective bargaining negotiations took place at Rolls-Royce Solutions GmbH in Berlin. The talks were accompanied by a loud and clear demonstration by employees, sending the message: We want a collective agreement now!

15. Mai 2025

Tech Workers Conference 2025 Tech won't save us: 150 digital economy works council members gather at Germany’s largest conference

On April 11, the third Tech Workers Conference took place in Berlin. IG Metall, ver.di, and the Berlin Tech Workers Coalition gathered in the Alwin-Brandes-Saal with works council members from the city's digital economy to push forward union organizing in the sector.

14. April 2025

Rolls-Royce Solutions Second round of collective bargaining at Rolls-Royce Solutions in Berlin ends without result

On Monday, the second round of collective bargaining took place at Rolls-Royce Solutions GmbH in Berlin – a significant milestone for employees who are fighting for the introduction of a collective agreement in collaboration with IG Metall Berlin.

25. März 2025

CARIAD CARIAD: IG Metall Berlin strongly opposes planned job cuts at VW's software subsidiary

On March 11, CARIAD announced plans to cut 1,600 jobs. This number was immediately rejected by the CARIAD works council. In a statement, the works council stated that the numbers released by CARIAD were "completely fabricated" and did not align with the recently agreed-upon collective bargaining agr

13. März 2025

ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS GmbH Berlin First round of collective bargaining at Rolls-Royce Solutions in Berlin: an important step on the wa

Last Friday, the first collective bargaining session took place at Rolls-Royce Solutions GmbH in Berlin. This step is of great importance for the company's employees, as it paves the way for fair and transparent pay conditions and better working conditions.

11. März 2025

EQUAL PAY DAY 2025 Collective Agreements are crucial for pay equality

Gender pay inequality continues to be an issue in 2025, with the gender pay gap standing at 16% in Germany last year. However, collective bargaining agreements and co-determination are effective tools to combat this problem — tools that must be politically strengthened.

7. März 2025

CARIAD Warning strike at CARIAD: Employees send strong signal for 7% pay increase

On February 19, employees of CARIAD held a hybrid warning strike to send a clear message: They are demanding a 7% pay increase and showing solidarity, despite growing uncertainty about the company’s future. Under the slogan “Future and Pay – Both Are Possible!” IG Metall called for the warning strik

20. Februar 2025

Federal election in Germany 2025 Ballots & Bargaining: Who stands for the workers in 2025?

The upcoming federal election in Germany on February 23, 2025: What you need to know

20. Februar 2025

Start of the year IG Metall Berlin successfully stands up for employees in traditional industries and the digital econ

Monday, January 13, IG Metall Berlin's press conference to kick off the year took place at the union's building in Kreuzberg. The union was optimistic and determined in its aim to shape the future.

15. Januar 2025