
German Steel Workers Protest Over Job Security and Industry Challenges
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.

Retrospective on VW's 'Pleasure Trip' Scandal
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.

Thyssenkrupp Suspends Negotiations for Sale of Steel Division to Jindal Group
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.

German Far-Right 'Alternative Union' Gains Traction Amid Job Cuts
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.

Betriebsratswahl bei Tesla: IG Metall verfehlt Mehrheit in Grünheide
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.

IG Metall leader criticizes social welfare reform debate, proposes economic solutions
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 Germany Files Charges Against Trade Union Member Amid Labor Tensions
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.