Industriegewerkschaft Bergbau, Chemie, Energie (IG BCE)

Imagine having to negotiate with your boss alone about how many vacation days you get. Or you haggle with him about whether you are entitled to a special annual payment - colloquially known as a Christmas bonus. And if so, how much. You may have to discuss whether you work 38, 40 or even 45 hours a week. Unpleasant situations? Don't you know them? Not necessary either. Because the IG BCE has regulated these and many other issues for its members in a collective agreement. Of course, this also includes the amount of salary you receive each month. A modern trade union like the IG BCE is of course much more than a "money machine". We initiate projects that ensure a better balance between work and family life. We also want to create the conditions for good work in your company that is not driven by stress, pressure to perform and worries about your own job. And the question of what I can do if I want to retire before the age of 67 is becoming increasingly important. Here, the IG BCE has set out to develop working time models for the different phases of life - career, parental and care periods - as well as a flexible transition to retirement. The IG BCE focuses on democracy and participation. This means that its 675,000 members are invited to contribute their ideas and suggestions to the work of the union. This takes place locally in the local groups or regional forums, in the workplace with the shop stewards or with particular commitment in the works council. Anyone who looks at the youth work of the IG BCE knows that trade union work is fun and brings many new contacts. And of course we offer a wide range of seminars and conferences in our own training centers, but also in the regions, where you can gain further training and qualifications. But whether a job or an industry has a future also depends on the economic and political framework conditions. In dialog with companies, associations and politicians, we are committed to ensuring that industrial production in Germany continues to have opportunities for development. This secures jobs. We are building on sustainable development and are committed to social partnership. Your IG BCE. The trade union of the future.