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The IG-Metall's collective bargaining committees have started evaluating the level of wage claims for 2012. The union's federation in Bavaria, a heavyweight representing 700,000 employees (out of 3.7 million concerned) was the first to give a number. It is calling for a minimum 5.5% increase for the bargaining round starting at the end of March. At Volkswagen, the committee is calling for an increase between 5.5 and 6.5%. The final decision will be made by the federal bureau of the largest union in Germany and revealed on March 15. The sector's employers said these claims were absurd because of the economic situation, and a debate opened around wage increases in the country over the last decade. Metal employers say that, combined, the increases have amounted to 30%. However, the Hans Böckler union foundation says that actual collectively-agreed increases between 2000 and 2012 have only amounted to 6.9%. (Ref. 130132)
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