Metall- und Elektroindustrie im Norden M+E Tarifbewegung 2026

Collective Bargaining Enters the Second Round

No progress in the first round of collective bargaining for the metal and electrical industries. IG Metall is demanding a 5 percent pay increase and job security. Employers are rejecting the demands—but have not made any counteroffers. The second round of negotiations begins on October 27.

Higher wages at Faber-Castell, Schwan-Stabilo, and Lyra

Collective bargaining agreement in the writing and drawing instruments industry: A one-time payment of 300 euros in December 2026; 150 euros for apprentices. A permanent increase of 75 euros per month starting in July 2027, with an additional 75 euros starting in July 2028; 50 euros more for apprentices in each case. Over 1,000 employees exerted pressure through warning strikes to secure these gains.

Warning strikes—our legal right

To increase pressure during collective bargaining negotiations, IG Metall is calling for warning strikes. The start date and duration are determined by the respective IG Metall district. But what are warning strikes—and what impact can they have? Should I worry about negative consequences if I participate? We answer the most important questions.

IG Metall Demands Reversal of Collective Bargaining Terminations at VW

A labor dispute is looming at Volkswagen starting in January. VW management has terminated nearly all of the company’s collective bargaining agreements and is demanding even more money from employees. IG Metall is now calling for the terminations to be rescinded by the end of October—as well as for negotiations to begin promptly.

How IG Metall Secures Jobs

Collective bargaining negotiations for the metal and electrical industries in 2026 are underway. In addition to higher wages, the talks also focus on job security: Do we need to expand our collective bargaining agreements to address this? Or do we already have sufficient provisions in place to safeguard employment? Here’s what IG Metall has already established in this regard.

IG Metall-Talk: Gefährliches Missmanagement der Konzernbosse

Arbeitsplatzabbau, Werkschließung, Verlagerung: In der Krise sollen Beschäftigte häufig für Fehlentscheidungen der Konzernbosse blechen. Im Talk enttarnen wir Fehler der Arbeitgeber und zeigen, was das Erfolgsrezept für Industriebetriebe ist.

Studying at the European Academy of Labor

Active metalworkers can apply to study at the European Academy of Labor in Frankfurt. The next academic year runs from October 2027 to August 2028. The application deadline is March 1, 2027.

The Munich-based A+A financial investors strike again

The private equity firms Aequita and Accursia are buying up metal companies and bleeding them dry—now including AIOS (headliners for Mercedes) in Überherrn (Saarland) and the iron foundry in Ueckermünde (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania). The workers are fighting back. At AIOS, a strike vote is now on the horizon.

Wage Increase in the Carpentry Trade in Baden-Württemberg

Carpenters in the southwest will receive higher pay: Starting in November, wages will increase by 2.3 percent, followed by a further 2.5 percent a year later. Apprentice wages will increase by 35 euros on each of these dates.

Free trade show tickets for members to EuroBLECH

EuroBLECH will take place at the Hannover Exhibition Center from October 20 to 23, 2026. For IG Metall members, admission to the trade show and the conference program are completely free of charge.

The four biggest myths about “retirement at 63”—and why they’re all wrong

Undeserved, unfair, too expensive? The full pension after 45 years of insurance contributions is hotly contested. A look at the facts shows that the critics are wrong. Those who want to abolish the “pension at 63” are diverting attention from the real injustices.

A doctor’s note starting on day 1? Why that’s nonsense

Your stomach is acting up, your throat is swollen—and now you have to go straight to the doctor: That’s how things are supposed to work in the future, if the federal government has its way. The coalition wants to make a doctor’s note mandatory for employees starting on the first day of illness. But there are actually plenty of reasons against it.

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