Increased pace in the spread of electric vehicles advocated by IG Metall in East region
In the heart of Eastern Germany, IG Metall, the powerful German metalworkers' union, held a conference focusing on the expansion of electromobility. The event, attended by a diverse group of individuals including scientists, politicians, trade unionists, and works councils, was presided over by Christiane Benner, the first chairwoman of IG Metall, and Jan Otto, the IG Metall district leader for Berlin, Brandenburg, and Saxony.
The main topic of discussion was the rapid growth of the electromobility sector, considered the mobility of the future. However, the conference also highlighted the significant pressures faced by many companies in this sector. According to Jan Otto, some companies are 'up to their necks in water,' while others are under a similar amount of strain.
Otto, in his capacity as the union leader, demanded binding commitments from companies regarding locations and employment. He emphasized the need for swift implementation of planned incentives for electric cars from the federal government, as well as investments and innovations to preserve jobs. His concerns revolve around the potential threat to Eastern Germany's industrial position, with tens of thousands of 'amazon jobs' in manufacturers and suppliers depending on the development of electromobility.
One of the companies highlighted during the conference was Auto Union in Chemnitz, a city that has established a strong position with the settlement of new plants in the electromobility sector. At Auto Union, traditional and innovative automotive activities coexist, and the demand for investments and innovations to secure jobs was emphasized by IG Metall representatives.
In line with these sentiments, Christiane Benner urged both politics and industry to act, calling for investments and innovations to secure jobs instead of laying off people. She, like Otto, emphasized the need to protect the region's industrial position, stating that Eastern Germany must not be put at risk.
The potential for a 'second deindustrialization in the East' was a recurring theme throughout the conference. Otto warned of this possibility, emphasizing the need for immediate action to prevent deindustrialization and secure jobs in the region.
In conclusion, the IG Metall conference in Chemnitz served as a platform for discussion on the challenges and opportunities presented by the growth of electromobility. The union's leaders called for swift action from both politics and industry to secure jobs and protect Eastern Germany's industrial position.
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