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The German coalition has reached an agreement on the majority of points in the Work Protection Control Act, according to Heil, the Federal Minister of Labor. However, a contentious issue remains - the use of temporary work in the final processing of meat.
Uwe Schummer, chairman of the CDU/CSU working group on employment in the Bundestag, emphasises that there is 95% consensus on the Act, including higher control density, a ban on temporary agency contracts in the core area, and digital time recording. The only point of disagreement, Schummer notes, is the allowance of collectively agreed temporary work of up to 15% of employees for peak orders in the final processing of meat.
Schummer argues that such an approach would lead to more collective bargaining in the industry, as employers would have to negotiate the collective opening with the union NGG. He also emphasises that misuse can be prevented by the collective agreement and the clearly limited use of temporary work in the final processing.
Heil, on the other hand, has previously called for a ban on temporary agency work in large slaughterhouses and cutting plants. He reiterates his call for an end to the morally reprehensible system of exploitation in the meat industry, which has also become a health risk during the pandemic.
The Union faction in the Bundestag continues to urge Heil to engage in dialogue over the dispute regarding the admission clause for temporary work in the meat industry. They accuse the Federal Minister of Labor of a blocking stance in the dispute. Schummer again urges Heil to end the refusal to discuss the matter sensibly, so that the law can come into force quickly.
Despite ongoing discussions, there is currently no available information on the status of negotiations between the Bundestag faction of the Union and Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil regarding the inclusion of limited duration temporary work for up to 15% of employees during peak orders in meat finishing.
Schummer highlights that the collective minimum wage for temporary work in the meat industry is three euros higher than for directly employed workers. This, he suggests, would provide temporary workers with better working conditions and help prevent exploitation.
As the debate continues, both parties strive to find a solution that ensures fair treatment for workers and maintains the efficiency of the meat industry. The outcome of these negotiations could significantly impact the working conditions and rights of temporary workers in the industry.
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