Tariff conflict escalated: second warning strike in the carpet of Hameln!

Tariff conflict escalated: second warning strike in the carpet of Hameln!

Hameln, Deutschland - On April 9, 2025, IG Metall called for the second warning strike in the carpet in Hameln. The reason for this step is the collective bargaining negotiations for the West German textile and fashion industry. Around 70 employees are to take part in the warning strike, which begins with a rally in front of the work gate at 12:15 p.m. Stephan Gerloff, member of the collective bargaining commission and the works council chairman, will speak at the rally.

IG Metall calls for a wage increase of 6.5 percent, but at least 200 euros, as well as improved conditions for partial retirement. On the other hand, employers have made an offer of 25 euros more for eight months, with a further wage increase of 1.5 percent from November 2025 and 2.0 percent from November 2026. Employers rate the union's claims as "remarks" and refer to over 20 percent loss of sales in the past five years and increasing insolvency figures compared to other industries.

further developments in the tariff round

In a broader context of the current tariff round, IG Metall also drawn attention to the situation in the entire industry. The union demands that lower wage groups in particular are relieved of increased prices. In addition to the wage increase, the focus is also on the preservation and expansion of the places for partial retirement in order to enable employees to retire earlier.

The IG Metall plans to increase the pressure on employers in the upcoming warning strike. More than 12,000 employees have already participated in campaigns and warning strikes in various companies, including 500 textile women who demonstrated before the negotiating restaurant in Ostbevern, such as ig metal reported. The fourth collective bargaining will probably take place on April 10, but the negotiating location is not yet known.