Formation of district-wide labor councils
In a recent statement, the Nahrung-Genuss-Gaststätten (NGG) union has emphasised the importance of works councils in businesses, particularly in the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district. The union believes that every business in the district should consider establishing a works council.
Works councils are considered an essential institution that strengthens employees' voices and fosters socially responsible and sustainable business practices. According to the NGG, these councils provide a structured means for the workforce to influence business planning and adaptation to changes, such as digitalization and automation, including new challenges like AI deployment.
One of the key benefits of having works councils is the promotion of employees' participation and co-determination in company decisions, especially on issues related to workplace conditions, health, and safety. Works councils serve as a partner for management, negotiating fair rules on working hours, wages, and employee benefits.
By enabling dialogue and cooperation between employers and workers’ representatives, works councils can prevent conflicts and strikes. They also contribute to higher job security and better quality of employment, leading to more stable and fair workplaces in the sectors covered by the NGG union, which includes food, beverages, and hospitality businesses.
The NGG union's press release states that works councils can help resolve grievances effectively, fostering a more harmonious work environment in businesses. Laura Schimmel of the NGG union has stated that every missing works council is a missed opportunity.
In the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district, 2,400 businesses employ 38,160 employees. However, many employees in the district do not have works councils in their places of work. The NGG union's statement underscores the importance of works councils in promoting employee representation and participation in decision-making processes.
The union is urging businesses in the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district to establish works councils as a means to address grievances effectively and to prioritise the establishment of works councils for the betterment of their workforces. The NGG union's advocacy for a more proactive approach by businesses in the district towards the establishment of works councils is aimed at creating a more harmonious and productive work environment for all.
- The importance of works councils in businesses extends to various industries, such as health and wellness, finance, and even the science sector, as they promote socially responsible practices that contribute to a productive and harmonious work environment.
- In light of advancements like digitalization, automation, and AI deployment, works councils play a crucial role in enabling the workforce to influence business planning and adaptation to these challenges, fostering a sustainable and adaptive business culture.
- The establishment of works councils in the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district's workplaces, including those in the food, beverages, and hospitality industries, is particularly pertinent due to their potential to ensure employee health, wellness, and workplace safety, ultimately leading to a more stable and productive industry.
