Tag: IG Bau Agrar Umwelt
Baugewerkschaft warnt vor „Asbestwelle“ und fordert „Abwrackprämie“ für betroffene Häuser
Berlin Eines der prominentesten städtebaulichen Opfer war der Palast der Republik in Berlin. Der frühere Sitz der DDR-Volkskammer wurde 1990 geschlossen und später abgerissen – auch weil er komplett mit…
“The situation is worse than ever”
Berlin, Dusseldorf In the construction and housing industry, concerns about a reduction in capacity in companies are growing in view of the stagnation in housing construction. “The housing market is…
Collective bargaining agreement in the public sector failed
Warning strike by public sector employees Collective bargaining has failed. (Photo: IMAGO/Martin Müller) Berlin, Potsdam Collective bargaining for the public sector at federal and local level has failed. Employers and…
The chemical industry breaks out of its shock
Dusseldorf In the German chemical industry, the mood brightens for the first time towards the end of winter. Because of the significantly lower prices for energy and raw materials and…
Real estate: raid on the Vonovia housing group
Vonovia headquarters in Bochum The real estate group is also being criticized for its decision to put all new construction projects on hold for this year. (Photo: imago images/Ina Fassbender)…
Unions reject first offer in collective bargaining dispute
Rally of public servants The Verdi and DBB civil servants’ union and collective bargaining union are demanding 10.5 percent more money, but at least 500 euros. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In…
Real estate prices continue to fall – but rents are rising significantly
Residential area at the Westhafen in Frankfurt Real estate prices have fallen particularly sharply in the Main metropolis. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf After years of boom and the increasing danger of…
Unions criticize poor working conditions for seasonal workers
Seasonal workers harvesting asparagus “In the 2022 season, the situation changed fundamentally due to the Ukraine war.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin The working conditions of foreign seasonal workers in German agriculture…
IG Bau union calls for state entry at Vonovia after new construction stop – SPD leftists are open
housing Experts fear a further reduction in capacity for housing construction. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf After Vonovia announced that it would stop new construction, criticism of Europe’s largest landlord has intensified.…
High prices lead to an increase in illegal employment
Berlin Undeclared work and other forms of the informal economy are likely to increase significantly in Germany this year. This is the result of calculations by the Linz finance scientist…
High prices lead to an increase in illegal employment
Berlin Undeclared work and other forms of the informal economy are likely to increase significantly in Germany this year. This is the result of calculations by the Linz finance scientist…
Germany’s alliance with Qatar: human rights or natural gas?
Inside view of an uncomfortable nation Qatar is an important trading partner for the West. The football World Cup puts it even more in the focus of the world public.…
Germany’s alliance with Qatar: human rights or natural gas?
Inside view of an uncomfortable nation Qatar is an important trading partner for the West. The football World Cup puts it even more in the focus of the world public.…
What happens at the Alliance for Affordable Housing
Federal Building Minister Klara Geywitz The SPD politician wants to accelerate housing construction. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Building Minister Klara Geywitz (SPD) has set aside 170 days to implement a…
The number is falling – despite billions in funding
Berlin The coalition has set itself the goal of providing 100,000 social housing units a year. But despite increased federal funding, social housing construction is not progressing. In 2021, just…
Lack of staff jeopardizes housing and climate goals
Berlin The expectations of the construction industry are huge: the federal government wants to have 400,000 new apartments built every year – also to curb the rise in rents. Added…
Ampel has to make financial improvements in social housing
housing There is a lack of affordable housing, especially in the metropolitan areas. (Photo: dpa) Berlin SPD, Greens and FDP have big plans: 400,000 new apartments are to be built…
A minimum wage of twelve euros would devalue sectoral collective agreements
If the increase to twelve euros comes this year, a number of collectively agreed industry minimum wages will be exceeded, some of which provide for lower remuneration beyond 2022. These…
Challenges for traffic lights in housing policy
Berlin The possible new federal government has set an initial target in building and housing policy: 400,000 new apartments per year. “That means just under 1100 newly built, ready-to-move-in apartments…
Strikes threaten in the collective bargaining round for state employees
State workers strike Country negotiator Reinhold Hilbers (left) in conversation with protesting workers. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In the collective bargaining for the approximately 1.1 million collective bargaining employees in the…