Collective bargaining in Germany | Eurofound

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

Working life country profile for Germany

This profile describes the key characteristics of working life in Germany. It aims to provide the relevant background information on the structures, institutions, actors and relevant regulations regarding working life.

The central concern of employment relations is collective governance regarding work and employment. This section looks at collective bargaining in the Member States..

Published: November 2024

Petra Pencs,

Adi Buxbaum

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