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Ercan Kaya ist Betriebsrat bei Donges SteelTec GmbH in Darmstadt

Besondere Interessenvertretung
Schwerbehindertenvertretung (SBV)

Die Schwerbehindertenvertretung (SBV) vertritt die Interessen der schwerbehinderten und gleichgestellten Beschäftigten im Betrieb. Wir haben die wichtigsten Informationen rund um ihre Arbeit zusammengestellt.

Gleichstellung

Eine SBV wird in Betrieben ab fünf Schwerbehinderten und ihnen gleichgestellten Beschäftigten gewählt. Sie besteht aus einer Vertrauensperson sowie einer beziehungsweise einem oder mehreren Stellvertreterinnen und -stellvertretern.

Rund 85 Prozent aller in der SBV Aktiven sind bei uns Gewerkschaftsmitglied, weil wir uns für die Belange behinderter Menschen am Arbeitsplatz stark machen: Für mehr Inklusion, mehr Barrierefreiheit und bessere Arbeitsplätze für Menschen mit Handicaps.

Mitarbeiter mit Lernschwäche im Betrieb

2026 Elections for Representatives of Severely Disabled Employees All employees benefit from a strong SBV

Elections for the representatives of employees with severe disabilities are scheduled for October and November. Preparations are already underway. Many companies are looking for candidates.

Mitarbeiter mit Lernschwäche im Betrieb

Integration in the Workplace Enabling participation for employees with disabilities

At the machinery manufacturer Körber in Hamburg, the representative body for employees with severe disabilities has set itself the goal of integrating people with disabilities into the workplace. The result is a systematic inclusion model that enables genuine participation.

Erhöhten Blick in einem belebten Großraumbüro

New Office Structures at Airbus Creating work environments tailored to needs

At Airbus in Hamburg, the existing office structures no longer met modern requirements. The works council therefore teamed up with the employer to launch a learning project designed to facilitate the transition from traditional office environments to a needs-based work environment.

Zusammenhalt

Staff cuts prevented Jobs secured, prospects created

Maschinenfabrik Alfing Kessler was under immense pressure. The closure of some divisions and a workforce reduction of more than 20 to 25 percent were on the table. For the works council, one thing was clear: waiting it out was not an option. They secured jobs and made the facility competitive.

Rollstuhlgerechter Arbeitsplatz

SBV Elections 2026 Questions and Answers About the SBV

The Representative Body for Employees with Severe Disabilities (SBV) represents the interests of employees with severe disabilities and those deemed equivalent within the company. We have compiled the most important information regarding their work.

Schreiner in einer Werkstatt

International Day of Persons with Disabilities “People with severe disabilities need solidarity and security”

December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. A survey by IG Metall now shows that employees with disabilities are under increasing pressure. Everyone must have the same rights—regardless of whether they have a disability or not.

Inklusion: gemeinsame Aktivitäten

The Representative Body for Severely Disabled Employees (SBV) SBV – actively supporting people with disabilities in the workplace

The SBV represents the interests of employees with severe disabilities and those of equivalent status, thereby making an important contribution to inclusion in the workplace.

Eine Frau spricht mit einem Mann und legt ihm dabei die Hand auf die Schulter.

Support from the Representative Body for Severely Disabled Employees “It wouldn’t have been possible without the SBV”

SBV colleagues play an important role in promoting the inclusion of employees with disabilities and impairments in the workplace. Two people with disabilities share their stories and explain how the SBV has helped them.

Rollstuhlgerechter Arbeitsplatz

Audi offers apprenticeships to young people with disabilities How inclusion works at Audi

Have a health impairment and are in vocational training? Car manufacturer Audi demonstrates that a disability does not preclude vocational training. The company has established vocational training positions in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm for nine young people with severe disabilities.

Tastatur mit Blindenschrifterweiterung

IG Metall Recognized as an Organization for People with Disabilities “Appreciation and a commitment at the same time”

IG Metall has been recognized by the Federal Ministry of Labor as an organization for people with disabilities. In this interview, Hans-Jürgen Urban, a member of IG Metall’s Executive Board, explains how we, as a union, fulfill this role.

Inklusion und Integration - eine Gruppe von Jugendlichen arbeiten gemeinsam an einer Drohne

Workplace Remodeled to Be Accessible After Motorcycle Accident Disability is no obstacle

Timo Nitsche lost a leg in a motorcycle accident. He kept his job at the automotive supplier Edscha. The company has even invested heavily in him. His representative for people with severe disabilities made sure of that.

Eine Frau spricht mit zwei Männern an einer Produktionslinie.

IG Metall Working Groups for Representatives of People with Severe Disabilities Sharing experiences, shaping integration

The representatives for people with severe disabilities organized within IG Metall are structured into a comprehensive network of working groups at the regional level. This benefits all representatives and, of course, people with disabilities as well.