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MV Plan 2035: Unions demand fair wages for a better future!
Trade unions and the state government of MV are strengthening the economy and infrastructure in the MV Plan 2035. Investments in education and digitalization.
MV Plan 2035: Unions demand fair wages for a better future!
There is currently a lot at stake in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: the implementation of the MV plan, a major investment step by the state government, and the active involvement of the unions in this process. The Chairwoman of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) North, Laura Pooth, welcomes this initiative and emphasizes how crucial collectively agreed investments are for strengthening good work in the country. “Public contracts should definitely be tied to fair wages and the sustainability of jobs,” she emphasizes, demanding that no more than two subcontractors be involved in contracts with the construction industry in order to maintain compliance with collective agreements.
A significant part of the investments will flow into infrastructure, especially in schools, daycare centers, universities and internal security. Pooth sees this as an opportunity to sustainably strengthen Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's infrastructure by renovating and digitizing existing buildings.
The MV Plan 2035: A guide for the future
Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig expects the federal government's special fund, endowed with 500 billion euros, to provide positive impulses for the state's economy. Around 100 billion euros are to go to the federal states, with Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania could receive around two billion euros. This is part of the announced MV Plan 2035, which is intended to pool the available funds and align them with the priorities of the future federal government.
“The investments will not only affect roads and bridges, but also our daycare centers, schools and hospitals as well as digitalization,” said Schwesig. Nevertheless, there are voices of criticism, particularly from the AfD, which describes the MV plan as unrealistic and fears that it will raise false expectations.
Economic development and challenges
Despite these challenges, the economy in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania was able to grow by 1.3 percent in 2024, which represents the highest growth next to Hamburg. But at the same time the country is facing demographic change. Over the next five years, the number of employed people is expected to fall by around 60,000. Every year, around 24,000 employees leave the labor market, while only around 11,000 join. This makes a targeted further training initiative essential.
The state government, the Federal Employment Agency and the chambers are working together to create a central contact point for vocational training in order to combat the ongoing shortage of skilled workers and support employees in these difficult times. Pooth said: “Well-trained workers are the key to transforming our economy.”
Overall, it can be seen that comprehensive investments and targeted educational measures are laying the foundation for sustainable development in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. All those involved are required to overcome the challenges ahead and strengthen the country sustainably.