I‑ Strike Patterns
•1999-2003 by far the lowest work time lost of any country in course
•March 2000 series of one-hour warning strikes
•2002 series of warning strikes by IGMetall
•2003 strikes over hours in the East
•2004 General Motors/Opel Dispute
March 2000 series of one-hour warning strikes
By IGMetall
In East, trying to win wage parity with the west

2002 series of warning strikes by IGMetall
Most serious strikes in 7 years
Issue was wages
Succeeded in winning 4% settlements, well above what employers had offered

2003 strikes over hours in the East
Again IGMetall
Trying to get 35 hours in the East

2004 General Motors/Opel Dispute
General Motors/Opel announced plans to cut 1/3 of its German workforce
10,000 workers went on a week-long strike
Produced no agreement