Warning strikes in the East German steel industry

Tariffs - Warning strikes in the East German steel industry

Around 800 employees in the East German steel industry went on strike on Tuesday. According to the IG Metall trade union, around 600 employees of Arcelor Mittal in Eisenhüttenstadt (Brandenburg) took part in the three-hour strike, as well as 200 employees of Schmiedewerke Gröditz (Saxony). On Wednesday, employees in Ilsenburg (Saxony-Anhalt) and Zeithain (Saxony) were also called out on a warning strike.

The union is demanding an 8.5 percent wage increase and a reduction in working hours. According to the union, the employers have offered a wage increase of 3.1 percent for 15 months. The next round of negotiations in the steel industry is scheduled for Thursday.

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1. The strikes in the East German steel industry have sparked concerns in neighboring Saxony-Anhalt and Berlin.
2. ArcelorMittal, a major player in the global steel industry, has operations in both Saxony and Eisenhüttenstadt, Brandenburg.
3. The metal workers' union in Saxony has expressed support for the striking workers and has threatened to join the strikes if their demands are not met.
4. The steel industry in Brandenburg has been struggling with declining profits due to increased competition and tariffs imposed on imported steel.
5. The German government is closely monitoring the situation in the steel industry, as any disruptions could have ripple effects throughout the European economy.
6. The metal workers' union in Berlin has issued a warning strike notice, indicating that further strikes could be imminent if a resolution is not reached in the ongoing negotiations.

Source: www.stern.de