Germany’s IG Metall Union Demands 7% Wage Increase for 3.9 Million Workers

Jun 17, 2024, 11:34 AM

Germany’s largest labor union, IG Metall, is demanding a 7% wage increase for approximately 3.9 million workers in the metal and electric parts industries. The union's leadership advised its members on Monday to push for this significant raise ahead of the upcoming collective bargaining round. This demand is notably higher than the current inflation rate.