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Digital Economy

Invitation to Panel Discussion: "Back to Office!?" – The newest backlash in managerial culture and what workers can do against it

04/22/2025 | On May 22, IG Metall Berlin invites you to a panel discussion with experts and workers from the digital economy. At the heart of the event is the question: how can workers respond to the current "Back to Office" trend with confidence and solidarity? Register now!

Tech Workers Conference 2025

Tech won't save us: 150 digital economy works council members gather at Germany’s largest conference for tech employees

04/14/2025 | 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.

Rolls-Royce Solutions

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

03/25/2025 | 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.

2025 education program

Unlock your co-determination rights! Sign up today for our seminars!

03/20/2025 | Whether you're new to union work or looking to deepen your knowledge - our educational program for works councils offers a wide range of seminars, including several in English. The best spots fill up quickly! Sign up today to secure your spot in one of our exciting seminars!

Active Members Conference 2025

Postponement of IG Metall Berlin's Active Members Conference: New Date in November

03/19/2025 | Unfortunately, IG Metall Berlin's Active Members Conference has to be postponed. Due to the challenging situation in Berlin's industry, we have decided to reschedule the conference to November 19-21. This decision allows us to focus all our resources on securing numerous jobs and locations. More information on registration will follow.

CARIAD

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

03/13/2025 | 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 agreements. IG Metall Berlin is urging the company to adhere to these agreements.

ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS GmbH Berlin

First round of collective bargaining at Rolls-Royce Solutions in Berlin: an important step on the way to collective bargaining coverage 

03/11/2025 | 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. 

EQUAL PAY DAY 2025

Collective Agreements are crucial for pay equality

03/07/2025 | 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.

International Women's Day 2025

International Women's Day - Demonstration on Saturday, March 8 at 12:30 PM

03/04/2025 | Women bear the brunt of unpaid care work, work more often part-time, and are paid less – the fight for gender equality is still not over in 2025. Therefore, a broad alliance is calling for a demonstration on International Women's Day on March 8 at 12:30 PM. The meeting point is Oranienplatz in Kreuzberg.

The largest English-speaking, tech worker-led conference in Germany

Join the Tech Workers Conference 2025 in Berlin - register now!

03/03/2025 | Tech works council members, don't miss the largest Tech Workers Conference in Germany! On April 11, 2025, connect with fellow works councils, learn from expert workshops, and tackle the unique challenges of tech workplaces. Register by April 1st – spots are limited!

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