The right to strike is strictly supervised. In Germany, the right to strike is strictly supervised. A 1955 decree rendered by the Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht) ruled that “political strikes” aiming to defend political stances are banned in Germany and may lead to dismissal. Strikes can only be about themes covered in collective agreements (such as working conditions or pay). Considered as the last resort, when all bargaining tracks have failed, strikes can only be organized when the collective agreements expire, during their renegotiation. While the agreement is in force, unions and workers are bound to a “peace obligation” (Friedenspflicht). A strike can only be validated if at least 75% of unionized employees vote for it via a secret ballot.
at “political strikes” aiming to defend political stances are banned in Germany and may lead to dismissal. Strikes can only be about themes covered in collective agreements (such as working conditions or pay). Considered as the last resort, when all bargaining tracks have failed, strikes can only be organized when the collective agreements expire, during their renegotiation. While the agreement is in force, unions and workers are bound to a “peace obligation” (Friedenspflicht). A strike can o
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