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Vorstand, FairWandel

Über uns
Wir – die IG Metall

Durchsetzungsstark, beteiligungsorientiert, und solidarisch – die IG Metall ist die größte Einzelgewerkschaft der Welt. Gemeinsam mit unseren Mitgliedern engagieren wir uns für mehr Gerechtigkeit im Betrieb und in der Gesellschaft.

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About Us
Vorstand, BPE:aktive/tarif-und-branche/tarifpolitik

About Us Who We Are and What We Do

Whether it’s about good work, fair participation, future prospects, or equal opportunity—you’ve come to the right place. Co-determination and justice, freedom and democracy, solidarity and respect all need active advocates.

Zwei Männer in einem IG Metall Streiklokal
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IG Metall: From the German Empire to Today Our History

Our union was founded in 1949. Since then, we have been advocating nationally and internationally for fair living conditions, living wages, and decent work.

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Industries Many industries, one union

IG Metall is often equated with the metal, steel, and electrical industries. However, we represent workers in a wide variety of sectors. Our members include not only blue-collar workers but also engineers, technicians, and office workers.


Mehrere junge Männer sitzen an einer Feuertonne.
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Representing Interests – Having a Say in Politics IG Metall’s Mission and Goals

We negotiate good and fair collective bargaining agreements and are committed to a just society. Together with our members, works councils, union representatives, and all active members, we work to ensure a good life.


Eine Frau mit langem braunem Haar und IG Metall-Kappe blickt lächelnd in die Kamera.
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An Employer with Social Responsibility Working at IG Metall

Facts and figures—such texts typically begin with facts and figures, providing an impressive overview of past developments and specific unique characteristics. Of course, we can do the same:


IG Metall Explains...

Collective bargaining agreements, pensions, union representatives, and 20 other topics.

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IG Metall explains: What is a works council?

The works council is democratically elected and has enforceable rights. Without a works council, working conditions are worse and wages are lower.
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IG Metall explains: What is a labor union?

A union is an association of workers that represents their interests vis-à-vis employers—but also vis-à-vis other sectors, such as politics.
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IG Metall explains: What is Industry 4.0?

Machines that reconfigure themselves, production facilities controlled via tablet, assistance systems, algorithms: Industry 4.0 has a major impact on the work of almost everyone.
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Beschäftigte stehen zu einem großen Herz zusammen
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From legal protection in labor and social law matters to fair wages and salaries—we take personal and reliable care of our members.

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