Asked by Laurore Bazin on Jul 02, 2024

For a German works council to be put in place, a labor union must have won representation rights of workers at a given company.

German works council

Employee representative bodies in Germany that work with employers to discuss and resolve workplace issues, distinct from trade unions but also focusing on workers' rights.

Labor union

An organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests.

  • Familiarize oneself with the blueprints and aspirations of collective bargaining and workplace representation in countries such as Germany and France.