New collective agreement secures 900 jobs at Fehrer in Kitzingen!

New collective agreement secures 900 jobs at Fehrer in Kitzingen!

In Kitzingen, a new collective agreement was passed for the employees of the automotive supplier Fehrer, which not only secures existing jobs, but also opens up new perspectives. This contract guarantees at least 900 jobs at the headquarters and in the Großlangheim and Braunschweig plants until the end of 2027 and is the result of intensive negotiations between the management and IG Metall. How Radio gong reported, the salaries of the employees will remain unchanged and the trainees will also be taken on for an unlimited period in the future.

A few positive developments are emerging: a small wage increase is planned for September 2026. In addition, the locations in Kitzingen and Großlangheim are being specifically strengthened. Kitzingen is to be established as a competence center for hot and cold foam, while Großlangheim will benefit from lightweight construction. Despite the positive outlook, employees will have to forego part of their vacation and Christmas bonuses until the company tariff expires and introduce one unpaid vacation day per month.

Unity in the third round of negotiations

The agreement on this collective agreement came after a third round of negotiations in which IG Metall negotiated with Fehrer on various issues. Employees at the Kitzingen, Grosslangheim and Braunschweig locations can not only look forward to the secure employment of the trainees, but also to a tax-free inflation compensation bonus totaling 1,500 euros. How Würzburg IG Metall As reported, employees are also facing various wage increases: from December 2023, wages will rise by 4.7 percent, while a further increase of 3.4 percent will follow in January 2025.

There is also support for older employees, as the top-up amount for partial retirement is increased from 650 euros to 750 euros. In addition to the collective bargaining regulations, a new set of rules for job bikes will also be introduced. The negotiations have shown that both the management and IG Metall attach great importance to strengthening the lower salary groups.

The challenges in the industry

Despite this positive news, Fehrer continues to struggle with the effects of the crisis in the automotive industry. The Wiesentheid location has been affected by closures in recent years. This shows how important it is to open up new business areas and to position ourselves more broadly. Employees have to assert themselves in a changing market and the new collective agreement could be the decisive impetus for this.

In addition, it is available to employees through the collective bargaining database Destatis easier to obtain relevant information about collectively agreed earnings and adjusted working conditions. This database offers a comprehensive overview of collective bargaining regulations in various industries and is a valuable resource for anyone who would like to gain an overview of current developments in the world of work.