Working time debate: DGB boss demands more reality from politicians!

Working time debate: DGB boss demands more reality from politicians!

In the current debate about working hours in Germany, the head of the DGB Saxony recently took a stand. According to MDR , the current economic situation is not the starting point for the discussion about working hours. In particular, he criticized the CDU Secretary General, Carsten Linnemann, and described the debate as populism. Linnemann himself had expressed that the presentation of the normal employee was not correctly recorded by many politicians.

The DGB boss also demanded that politicians should work in three shifts instead of complaining about too low working hours. This shift in the discussion on the behavior of the politicians shows how much the unions and their leaders demand concrete solutions and transparent suggestions.

flexibility in working hours design

In terms of working hours design, there are already developments within industry. Stephanie Albrecht-Suliak, the state district manager of the mining, chemistry and energy industrial area, said that there is no significant discussion about working time models within the unions. In the north -east chemistry there are already collective agreements with flexible working time models that enable employees to work between 32 and 40 hours a week - depending on the operational necessity.

These flexible models offer important adjustment options, especially in times of crisis or with high order situations. According to Boeckler also includes the debate about working time design.

health risks and social effects

The new federal government plans reforms that aim to flexible working hours. In the future, the maximum working period is to be regulated weekly and no longer every day, which should provide more flexibility for both employers and employees. However, experts like Amélie Sutterer-Kipping warn of the health risks associated with longer working hours. Studies have shown that long working days can have negative consequences for the health and security of employees.

In addition, it is criticized that longer working hours worsen the compatibility of work and family, especially for women. According to Bundestag Germany overtime, while the government is also planning legal regulations for working time to improve working conditions.

four-day week as a potential solution

Another topic within the current discussion is the introduction of a four-day week. A study shows that 81% of the full -time workers support them if the wages remain the same. Interestingly, the four-day week could offer a solution for the shortage of skilled workers and help to improve the work-life balance.