Germany: firms and unions work hand in hand to put off as long as possible the prospect of massive layoffs

Beyond the debate on bonuses and extravagant salaries of bosses and certain senior executives, the solidarity currently shown by unions and employers is perhaps only fleeting, but it really exists, as attested by several recent measures and agreements.
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to sustain employment, the social partners are attempting to innovate in order to preserve their workforce and their skills. Planet Labor surveys the agreements and ideas put forward in this area featuring “labor leasing,” “negative hours,” workforce “billing agencies,” extension of fixed term contracts or of long-term adjustment contracts for part-time unemployment. (Ref. 090439)

Beyond the debate on bonuses and extravagant salaries of bosses and certain senior executives, the solidarity curren

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