Electing René Donner as the new chairperson for the DGB-Local Branch Neuss, with the aim to oversee the upkeep and development of the industrial facility in Neuss.
In a quaint town named Kapellen, you'll find 49-year-old René Donner, living with his family – wife Doris and son Jonathan. Professionally, he's employed at Sparkasse Neuss and serves as a stalwart of the works council there, also acting as the spokesperson for the ver.di works group. In his free time, he's a lay judge at the District Court of Mönchengladbach. His commitment to the local ver.di association in Neuss is unwavering: "I admire these individuals for their selflessness and unending dedication to the fight for the rights and working conditions of their co-workers," quotes Donner.
Joining Donner in the committee are Kai Langeneckhardt and Marco Kunkel, elected as deputy chairpersons. The board further includes Kirstin Hildebrandt, Richard Hesse, Iordanis Kafantidis, Sylke Neuendendorf-Barsties, Udo Hentschel, and German Navarette-Armelong. The long-standing chairman, Udo Fischer (GdP), is stepping down, ushering in a new era as he hands over the reins. "After more than a decade as DGB chairman, it's time for young blood, and a smooth transition. I will persist in upholding the defense and strengthening of democracy within the board," says Fischer.
Donner is forthright about the importance of fair work conditions: "Good work and fair wages don't simply materialize; they need to be fought for. And that happens only when employees have a strong voice – both in the workplace and in society," says Donner.
As he charts his future path, Donner emphasizes affordable housing, superior public services, and maintaining and expanding the industrial base in Rhein-Kreis Neuss. He's committed to driving the necessary structural change in the Rhine region and energy security for energy-intensive businesses, for the benefit of employees and the entire district. He vows to relentlessly push these issues, keeping a watchful eye on the forthcoming local elections, which will chart the course for the individual municipalities and Rhein-Kreis Neuss in the years to come.
- René Donner, Kai Langeneckhardt, and Marco Kunkel, along with other board members, are advocating for employment rights in the finance industry within the business sector, recognizing their importance in politics and general news.
- Donner is taking an active role in shaping the future of the Rhein-Kreis Neuss region, emphasizing the need for affordable housing, superior public services, and maintaining and expanding the industrial base, which affects not only the district but the entire other industry as well.
- The resignation of long-standing chairman Udo Fischer has brought a new era for the ver.di association in Neuss, with Donner acknowledging the need for younger leadership and a smooth transition while remaining committed to upholding democracy, defending workers' rights, and ensuring energy security for energy-intensive businesses in the larger general-news context.