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DGB's Chairman, Patrick Stock, secures another term in office.

At the DGB's constituent meeting in Mönchengladbach, the direction for the upcoming four years was determined. Delegates from the DGB's union members selected the chairman. Patrick Stock, representing ver.di, was chosen as the DGB local association's chairman.

DGB's constituent meeting in Mönchengladbach establishes strategic direction for the upcoming four...
DGB's constituent meeting in Mönchengladbach establishes strategic direction for the upcoming four years. Representatives from affiliate unions gather and elect the chairperson, with Patrick Stock (ver.di) being chosen as the new DGB city branch chairperson.

DGB's Chairman, Patrick Stock, secures another term in office.

Meet Patrick Stock, a 57-year-old resident of Rheindahlen, Mönchengladbach, who serves the city in the Environmental Department and is part of the works council. Affectionately known for his committee roles in his home union, he's recently made headlines as the new DGB city association chairman.

Joining him on the board are Annette Hüsler (IG Metall) and Michael Weyh (NGG) as deputy chairpersons, alongside Caroline Jeschonek (IG Bau) and Ruth Reinartz (GEW).

Stock outlines his mission as promoting affordable housing, top-notch public services, and safeguarding Mönchengladbach's industrial sector. There's a fierce determination to keep these issues front and center, especially as local elections loom—decisions that will shape the city's future development.

Mönchengladbach's DGB branch prioritizes fair working conditions and competitive wages, fortifying collective bargaining agreements, and safeguarding the Düsseldorf industrial location. They also advocate for better public infrastructure, affordable housing for all, and defending democracy.

Embracing a societal vision that promotes justice, democracy, and a fair distribution of wealth, Stock emphasizes their opposition to discrimination. They encourage residents to engage in their community, protect democracy in their workplaces, and support their causes. In closing, Stock's message is simple: a just society, a thriving democracy, and a social state that supports everyone.

When delving deeper into such policy platforms, key priorities often include increasing the availability of affordable housing, strengthening rent control measures, subsidizing developments, investing in improved infrastructure, ensuring quality education and healthcare, and encouraging community engagement. These objectives can vary depending on local contexts and the specific priorities of the DGB leadership.

  1. Patrick Stock, the new DGB city association chairman in Rheindahlen, Mönchengladbach, is focused on promoting a thriving industrial sector and affordable housing.
  2. alongside Annette Hüsler (IG Metall) and Michael Weyh (NGG) as deputy chairpersons, Caroline Jeschonek (IG Bau) and Ruth Reinartz (GEW) also serve on the board.
  3. Stock's mission includes safeguarding Mönchengladbach's industrial sector, while advocating for fair working conditions, competitive wages, and quality public services.
  4. The DGB branch in Mönchengladbach prioritizes better public infrastructure, affordable housing, and defending democracy, all while embracing a societal vision that promotes justice, democracy, and a fair distribution of wealth.
  5. In contrast to discrimination, Stock encourages community engagement, workplace democracy protection, and supporting causes that foster a just society.
  6. Key priorities in policy platforms often involve increasing housing affordability, strengthening rent control measures, investing in infrastructure, ensuring quality education and healthcare, and encouraging community engagement.
  7. The specific priorities can vary based on local contexts and the DGB leadership's focus.
  8. Stock's message emphasizes a thriving democracy and a social state that supports everyone in the housing market and real estate sector – a vision that shapes Mönchengladbach's future development, particularly as local elections approach.

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