Warning strikes in the Aachen confectionery industry: Employees demand more wages

Warning strikes in the Aachen confectionery industry: Employees demand more wages

In the North Rhine-Westphalian conflicts, central conflicts have indicated that not only the affected businesses, but also the entire region of Aachen in the focus of public interest. The warning strike, which was called on Wednesday, July 24th, in five different companies, including well -known manufacturers such as Lindt and the Lambertz Printenfabrik, has the potential to initiate a far -reaching debate about fair wages and working conditions.

tariff conflict in focus

The union food-enjoyment restaurant (NGG) called up the employees to make their displeasure through the stagnating wages in the form of a "stinks acid sweet protest". Led by more than 1000 white shits, the workers want to move through the center of the Printen city and draw attention to their demands.

a crucial day for the region

The centrally announced large demonstration at 3 p.m. on Bendplatz in Aachen is accompanied by high-ranking speakers, including ANJA Weber, the DGB boss of North Rhine-Westphalia. These mobilize and support the concerns of the employees and thus show the importance of the protest for the social structure of the region.

Why wages have to rise

The union calls for an increase in wages by 9.9 percent for one year to compensate for the inflation-related loss of purchasing strength. This sum would mean at least 360 euros more per month for many employees. In addition, the NGG calls for an additional 190 euros per month per year of training for trainees, which would be a significant improvement for young people in the industry.

The reaction of the employer

The displeasure among the employees is fed from insufficient offers on the part of the employer. The first round of negotiations was criticized by the union as a "placebo meeting", which led to a deeper disappointment. The employers have proposed rising wages, but the concrete offers failed to materialize and the discussion about retirement provision and inflation compensation was perceived as inadequate.

A call to action

The warning strike not only shows the urgency of the wage claims, but also represents a call to other employees to actively work for their rights. The union has announced that the warning strikes could be extended if employers should not give in at the upcoming negotiations in September.

The events in the Aachen region reflect a broader trend in the German labor landscape, in which increasing living costs and inadequate wages lead to industrial strokes in many industries. The outcome of this tariff dispute could not only shape the future of the confectionery industry in NRW, but also serve as a signal for other regions.

- Nag