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DGB demands measures against job loss in Saxony

DGB demands measures against job loss in Saxony

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DGB demands measures against job loss in Saxony - DGB demands measures against job loss in Saxony

The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) has urged Saxony’s state government to tackle rising unemployment and a shrinking skilled workforce. With job losses reaching a ten-year high, the union warns that outdated employer attitudes and weak pay standards are driving talent away from the region.

Unemployment in Saxony has climbed to levels not seen since 2014, hitting industry and temporary work the hardest. Many workers now fear for their jobs as the economic downturn deepens, according to DGB regional chair Markus Schlimbach.

The union highlights that only 41% of employees in Saxony work under collective agreements, leaving wages and conditions lagging behind other regions. Schlimbach criticised some employers for clinging to an old-fashioned ‘master-of-the-house’ mentality, which risks pushing more skilled workers to leave. To reverse the trend, the DGB insists companies must offer more than just regional pride or small perks like fruit baskets. Instead, they need competitive pay, better working conditions, and modern personnel policies. The union is also calling on politicians—including Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) and his deputy Martin Dulig (SPD)—to take immediate action on issues like industrial electricity prices and worker retention. The DGB’s broader demand includes a ‘bold offensive’ to strengthen Saxony’s economy, protect quality jobs, uphold democracy, and improve social cohesion across the state.

The warnings come as Saxony faces its worst labour market crisis in a decade. Without changes to wages, collective bargaining, and employer attitudes, the region could see further skilled worker shortages. The DGB stresses that both businesses and the state government must act quickly to prevent long-term economic decline.

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