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SCANDAL in the Ludwigsburg district: works council vacuum endangers jobs!
The NGG criticizes the lack of works councils in the Ludwigsburg district and calls for better working conditions for employees.
SCANDAL in the Ludwigsburg district: works council vacuum endangers jobs!
**Unbelievable!** The food-pleasure-restaurants union (NGG) is stunned by the alarming conditions in the Ludwigsburg district. In a devastating situation that they call a “works council vacuum”, many of the approximately 12,290 companies in the district are without any employee representation! Stuttgart News reports on the catastrophic situation in which employees are defenseless against their employers!
The managing director of the NGG Stuttgart region, Magdalena Krüger, vehemently calls for the establishment of works councils! These should act as a mouthpiece for employees and bring about urgent improvements in everyday work. From fair training conditions to health protection and taking on trainees – the list is shockingly long! But the tense economic situation in many sectors increases the pressing concerns. If the federal government's planned legal changes come, there is a risk that working conditions will continue to decline!
Shocking new elections in Birtat!
However, there was a remarkable turnaround at Birtat Meat World SE in Murr! After nine months of exciting preparations and multilingual information campaigns, a works council was elected here for the first time. Ludwigsburg24 reports a record-breaking voter turnout of almost 90%! Out of 127 employees, an incredible 114 took part in the election! In a sign of hope, two women and five men were elected to the works council - **a sensation for the workforce!**
The employees at Birtat are finally gaining more participation in their company, despite numerous hurdles! Thanks to the support of the NGG and the “Fair Mobility” advisory network, language barriers were overcome. A shocking study by the WSI found that in 45% of companies where a works council wanted to set up, the elections did not take place due to employer intervention. But not so with Birtat! Here the employees have successfully turned the tables!
The importance of works councils in Germany
But what is the reason for this outcry and commitment? Bosphorus24 provides information about the crucial role of works councils in Germany. For example, did you know that companies with five or more employees are required to set up a works council? That they risk a fine of up to 10,000 euros if they ignore their co-determination rights? German labor law forces employers to involve the works council in many important decisions, from setting working hours to dismissals!
The rights of the works council are enormous! Employee participation is not just a nice addition, but a legally anchored obligation that employers must take seriously. At a time when economic uncertainty is increasing, the establishment of works councils is more important than ever to secure jobs and fair conditions. An outcry from employees for their rights exposes the grim reality that many employees in Germany experience every day!
The criticisms of the situation in the Ludwigsburg district are just the beginning. **A change in the world of work is on the horizon!** Are you ready to follow this change? Be ready! The next few days could be crucial for many employees!