Warning strikes in North Rhine-Westphalia

According to IG Metall, over 16,000 workers from 235 companies in North Rhine-Westphalia’s metal and electrical industry stopped work on Tuesday.

The union demands a five percent pay rise under a twelve-month agreement. Employers offer a one-off payment followed by a 1.3 percent pay rise under a 26-month agreement.

IG Metall is calling on workers at 170 companies to stage further warning strikes on Wednesday. The third round of negotiations is planned for November 9.