π©πͺ New paper by @simon_jaeger @shakked_noy and @Schoefer_B for @nberpubs
The German Model of Industrial Relations: Balancing Flexibility and Collective Action
nber.org/papers/w30377
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The German Model of Industrial Relations: Balancing Flexibility and Collective Action
nber.org/papers/w30377
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German model is a gem as it
(i) outsources distributional conflict to the sectoral level (<-> the firm level)
(ii) decouples bargaining coverage from workers' unionization status (hence less union busting)
(iii) institutionalizes worker-management cooperation
However...
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German model is a gem as it
(i) outsources distributional conflict to the sectoral level (<-> the firm level)
(ii) decouples bargaining coverage from workers' unionization status (hence less union busting)
(iii) institutionalizes worker-management cooperation
However...
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The German system is no longer the poster child of sectoral bargaining. Coverage is decreasing and unions are having a hard time.
Ever since, π©πͺ is facing increasing inequality, precarious work and an expanding low-wage sector.
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uni-europa.org/news/weakeningβ¦
The German system is no longer the poster child of sectoral bargaining. Coverage is decreasing and unions are having a hard time.
Ever since, π©πͺ is facing increasing inequality, precarious work and an expanding low-wage sector.
3/4
uni-europa.org/news/weakeningβ¦
The current government aims to strengthen, collective bargaining by
(a) looking at the extension of collective agreements
(b) making public contracts conditional on collective agreements
@UNI_Europa aims to do the same on the πͺπΊ level
uni-europa.org/news/procuringβ¦
(a) looking at the extension of collective agreements
(b) making public contracts conditional on collective agreements
@UNI_Europa aims to do the same on the πͺπΊ level
uni-europa.org/news/procuringβ¦
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