establishments in western Germany and only one out of four establishments in eastern Germany were covered by industry-wide or firm …

establishments in western Germany made use of paid overtime work, recording 1.6 overtime hours per employee and week on average …

In Germany, trade unions and employers associations play a role not only in wage determination but also in social …

Eastern Germany recently became more dynamic. Differentiated by branches, especially the Business-related Services show a high …

Some 20 years after German reunification, living conditions and the economic base in East Germany are approaching that … of West Germany in many areas. In view of this anniversary and against the backdrop of the global financial crisis that …

In Germany, trade unions and works councils are more often present in the public than in the private sector. Whereas in … public sector in Germany may lead to sub-optimal results. …

wiedervereinten Deutschland. Schon die erste Welle der Corona-Krise bedeutet einen großen Einschnitt in die Geschäftstätigkeit vieler … Betriebe in Deutschland, etwa zwei Drittel aller Betriebe in West- und Ostdeutschland sind zum Befragungszeitpunkt, d … Rückgang der Nachfrage bezeichnen 85 Prozent und damit mit Abstand die meisten Betriebe in Deutschland als problematisch …