5Mon
I am also a member of the IGBCE.
I don't think there will be a strike, but I suspect there will be a gradual adjustment of the collective agreement.
As far as I know, there have only been 2 negotiations.
From June 30, I suspect that there will be no strikes, but rather funny actions like there were in the 80/90s.
I don't think there will be a strike, but I suspect there will be a gradual adjustment of the collective agreement.
As far as I know, there have only been 2 negotiations.
From June 30, I suspect that there will be no strikes, but rather funny actions like there were in the 80/90s.
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5Mon
@TimoBrod As mentioned above, these are "just" memories for me. The last round before the end of the peace period is still pending. No agreement has yet been reached on a pay rise or on the preferential treatment of members. The chief negotiator made it clear that there would be no agreement without the latter. Due to the decline in membership, something has to be found to make trade unions more attractive again. Personally, I think there will be additional days off, similar to the future account a few years ago.
But it is also a fact that the union is present and makes it clear to the employer that it would be quite prepared to take industrial action.
Personally, I am happy for the employees if the demands are met.
But it is also a fact that the union is present and makes it clear to the employer that it would be quite prepared to take industrial action.
Personally, I am happy for the employees if the demands are met.
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@Hannes_SK I think the point about favoring members is absolutely right and important. To put it in extreme terms:
Trade unions live from their members and their contributions. Why should non-members get the same improvements from union negotiations as members?
Trade unions live from their members and their contributions. Why should non-members get the same improvements from union negotiations as members?
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5Mon
@Schuckinator This is what collective bargaining actually provides for, so that collective agreements are reserved for union members. Nevertheless, you want to maintain general industrial peace and not drive employees into the clutches of the union.
A strong employee representative body can put a lot of obstacles in the way of a managerial position. I have experienced this personally.
A strong employee representative body can put a lot of obstacles in the way of a managerial position. I have experienced this personally.
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@Hannes_SK Yes, that's right. I'm only a team leader with no responsibility for personnel, but I hear about it from time to time.
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