IG Metall sets work-life balance precedent with major victory6 February, 2018German affiliate to IndustriALL Global Union, IG Metall, has won a victory in the metal and automotive sectors that sets a precedent for workers’ right to determine their work-life balance.
German metalworkers’ union launches mass strikes for wage rise and reduced hours11 January, 2018IG Metall commences mass strikes ahead of bargaining round with employers’ federation Gesamtmetall.
Cement workers launch global union network at HeidelbergCement2 November, 2017Union delegates representing workers at HeidelbergCement, the world's second biggest cement and construction materials producer, have created a global trade union network.
The fight against precarious work continues19 July, 2017Recent legislative and political developments around the world illustrate the continuing increase of precarious work. Trade unions are fighting back.
Fight for future jobs pays off18 July, 2017More than 250 new jobs will be created at Mercedes-Benz Untertürkheim plant, as battery production is added as new product group.
G20 leaders can no longer ignore inequality7 July, 2017As police clashed with protestors ahead of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, which begins today, the discontent felt by many with the current model of globalization is all too clear.
Workers at Daimler in Germany fight for their future jobs29 June, 2017The Works Council at the major supplying site of Mercedes-Benz in Untertürkheim will not allow any overtime as of 1 July 2017.
Project strengthens international youth movement28 June, 2017A group of young workers from Latin American and Germany attended the final stage of a three-year trade union exchange programme, where they presented projects designed to organize young workers in their unions.
Caterpillar trade union network masters challenges and makes progress 26 June, 2017More than 30 trade union delegates from North America, Brazil, Europe, Japan and India from unions at multinational mechanical engineering giant Caterpillar met in Frankfurt, Germany, from 22 to 23 June.
Trade union network at John Deere favours social dialogue26 June, 2017Trade union delegates from all continents where John Deere operates came together and discussed their needs at the growing multinational in Frankfurt, Germany, from 20 to 21 June.
