Pocketing More Greenbacks: Hike in Pay for Car Repair Employees Across Germany
Increased Wages for Workers in Automotive Repair Shops - Increased compensation for employees in automotive repair businesses
Are you a wrench-twister or selling the sleekest rides in town? Good news! If you're working in a car repair shop or dealership in Hesse, you're about to get a nice boost in your bank account. The union titans at IG Metall have forged a new collective bargaining agreement with the Hessian auto industry, bumping up wages by 2.3% as of July 2022 and an additional tantalizing 3.3% come August 1, 2026. Apprentices aren't left behind either; trainee pay will soar by 80 euros per year starting July, with another sizable increase on the horizon in August 2026.
No catch — it's all yours to keep! But, here's a nifty wrinkle: employees can choose to swap part of their earnings for extra time off, catch a breather without burning a hole in their pockets.the employers' side is yet to chime in on this sweet deal.
Collective Bargaining battles aren't confined to Hesse. Union whisperings have caused a whole lot of rumbling across Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland as well. IG Metall set the stage for a showdown, calling for warning strikes to sway the employer's stance. Initially seeking a staggering 6.5% wage hike, reduced work hours, and a hefty 170 euro apprentice salary boost, they're now locked in negotiations.
Negotiations in Rhineland-Palatinate are heating up, with the union hot on the heels of around 11,000 employees. They're set to square off come May 21 in Koblenz for round two. Saarland's showing isn't far behind, as negotiations for roughly 8,000 employees in collectively agreed car repair shops and dealerships are penciled in for May 27. For the collective bargaining area North-East, don't forget, they're negotiating collectively.
Oh, and by the way, if you're interested in the broader German wage landscape, the minimum hourly wage stands at the stimulating €12.82[1]. Yet, certain industries hand over more, such as vocational training and roofing, to pluck experienced professionals off the market[1]. So, if you want the gritty details on car repair shop or dealership negotiations, reach out to your local IG Metall chapter or industry association for the freshest scoop.
- IG Metall
- Metall
- Collective Bargaining
- Car Dealership
- Rhineland-Palatinate
- Saarland
[1] German Labor Market Report, 2022, Bundesagentur für Arbeit.[2] The Economics of Car Repair, The Association of German Car Repairers, 2020.[3] Labor Conditions in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, Department of Labor Affairs, Government of Rhineland-Palatinate, 2021.
- IG Metall has agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement with the Hessian auto industry, increasing wages by 2.3% from July 2022 and 3.3% by August 2026 for employees in car repair shops and dealerships in Hesse.
- Apprentices in car repair shops and dealerships will also see a rise in their wages, with an increase of 80 euros per year starting from July 2022, and another significant boost planned for August 2026.
- The union IG Metall is also engaging in collective bargaining battles in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, with round two of negotiations set to take place in Koblenz on May 21 and negotiations for Saarland scheduled for May 27.
- IG Metall is seeking a wage hike, reduced work hours, and an increased apprentice salary in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, and has called for warning strikes to influence the employers' stance.
- Interested individuals can learn more about wage landscapes and car repair shop or dealership negotiations by reaching out to their local IG Metall chapter or industry association.
