URV's Author/s: Vanselow, Achim Schilling, Gabi

Keywords: German Trade Union Confederation, Executive Board North Rhine- Westphalia, head of department for economic, structural and technology policy

Abstract: Low unemployment rates during the crisis and a quick recovery are the main characteristics of the «German miracle». The general role of social partners and in particular the role of trade unions in the affected sectors appear to be undervalued especially in macro-level economic analysis. This article provides an insight into the activities of the metalworkers union (IG Metall) in developing strategies for innovative and sustainable solutions to improve future production and working conditions.

Journal publication year: 2012

Publication Type: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion info:eu-repo/semantics/article