IG Metall sounds the alarm: four-day week ticked off for now!

IG Metall sounds the alarm: four-day week ticked off for now!

IG Metall has dropped its demand for a four-day week with full wage compensation. This emerges from current statements by union leader Christiane Benner. Instead of reducing working hours, the union is now focusing on addressing the economic insecurity in many workplaces, which has contributed significantly to the decline in this demand. According to Benner, many companies are not prepared to guarantee such a reduction in working hours in the current situation, as this often comes at the expense of the employees. Ludwigsburg24 reports that the idea of ​​a four-day week has not disappeared from the minds of trade unionists.

Christiane Benner emphasizes that the four-day week still makes sense and requires the necessary support at a political level. “We need more investment in Germany as a business location,” said Benner, while at the same time calling for relief for employees. These measures are crucial to ensure competitiveness and strengthen confidence in the future.

Investments and location loyalty

As part of her demands on the new federal government, Benner emphasizes that rapid investments are essential. The union sees a clear connection between companies' loyalty to their location and Germany's sustainable economic development. A lack of investment could have a long-term negative impact on the entire industry.

In summary, it can be said that IG Metall is setting new priorities. While calls for a four-day week have been put on hold for now, the focus remains on creating a stable economic environment.