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German Metalworkers' Strike Looms Amid Wage Dispute

Negotiations between German metalworkers' union IG Metall and employers are at an impasse, with significant differences in wage demands and planned warning strikes.

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Horst Ott

What is the employers' counteroffer regarding wages?: The main point of contention is the wage increase, with the union and employers significantly apart in their offers. Other issues under discussion include exceptions for struggling businesses and the raising of apprentice wages.
What are the demands of the IG Metall union regarding wages?: The IG Metall union is demanding a 7% wage increase over one year, while employers are offering a 3.6% increase over 27 months, including nine months with no increase.
What are some of the other issues being discussed besides wages?: Warning strikes are ongoing, including a planned early finish for workers at BMW's Dingolfing plant. The IG Metall union in Bavaria has called for strikes at 36 companies.
What is the main point of contention in the ongoing negotiations?: The fourth round of negotiations between metal industry unions and employers in Bavaria and the coast is set to take place on Monday, with a significant gap remaining on the key issue of wages.
What is the status of the negotiations and what actions are planned by the union?: While some progress has been made on certain issues, the parties are still far apart on wages. The union plans to continue with warning strikes to pressure employers into accepting their demands.

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