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IG Metall Initiates Warnstreiks Amidst Stalled Wage Negotiations

IG Metall Initiates Warnstreiks Amidst Stalled Wage Negotiations

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ThreatCluster •November 1, 2026 at 08:48 UTC
  • •IG Metall has begun warning strikes in the metal and electrical industries.
  • •The union demands a 5% wage increase and job security for 3.7 million workers.
  • •Employers offered a one-time payment and a 1.3% wage increase, which was rejected.

The IG Metall union began warning strikes in the German metal and electrical industries on November 1, 2026, following the expiration of the peace obligation. The strikes commenced at Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein and RF 360 Europe/Qualcomm, with plans to expand nationwide. Approximately 300 workers participated in the initial protest, as the union demands a 5% wage increase and job security for 3.7 million employees. The employers' counter-offer included a one-time payment and a 1.3% wage increase in 2028, which the union deemed unacceptable. The strikes aim to increase pressure on employers amid a challenging economic landscape. The situation is expected to escalate with larger demonstrations planned for the upcoming week.

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2026-10-31
Peace obligation ends
The peace obligation expired, allowing for the initiation of strikes by IG Metall.
Spiegel.De
2026-11-01
Warning strikes commence
IG Metall initiated warning strikes at Thyssenkrupp Rasselstein and RF 360 Europe/Qualcomm, with plans for nationwide expansion.
Spiegel.De

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What are the main demands of IG Metall?
IG Metall is demanding a 5% wage increase and job security for its members.
How many workers are involved in the strikes?
Approximately 300 workers participated in the initial protests, with plans for nationwide expansion.
What was the employers' counter-offer?
The employers offered a one-time payment and a 1.3% wage increase in 2028, which was rejected by the union.