What does a works council do? and what is the difference between a works council and a Union? In this lesson we will look at describing the main functions of a works council.
Start by looking at the vocabulary table below, then we will watch a short video about works councils. To help you to learn more from the video I have written a couple of questions to think about whilst you are watching. These questions would be excellent as either the start of a conversation about Works Councils as a part of a lesson, or could be used individually as a writing exercise.
Essential Vocabulary
A works council. A union. a political mandate. The German Shop Constitution Act. An Election. Overtime. Working hours. A promotion. A transfer. A redundancy payment. A shop agreement. Employee recruitment. A dismissal. Employee protection. A strike. The layout of the workplace. The fire escape route.
to elect somebody. to represent the interests of somebody. to call a strike. to require the consent of somebody. to lodge an objection. | Betriebsrat. Gewerkschaft. Ein politisches Mandat. Betriebsverfassungsgesetz. Wahl. Überstunden. Arbeitsstunden / Arbeitszeit. Beförderung Versetzung. Abfindung. Betriebsvereinbarung. Mitarbeiter Einstellung. Kündigung / Entlassung. Mitarbeiterschutz. Streik. Gestaltung des Arbeitsplatzes. Fluchtweg.
wählen. das Interesse von jmd vertreten. zu ein Streik aufrufen. Zustimmung verlangen. Einspruch einlegen.
|
The Video
When you watch the video below, try to answer the follow questions:
What is a Works Council?
When can a company have a Works Council?
What is the difference between a Works Council and a Union?
What decisions can a Works Council be involved with?
What case is being discussed by the Works Council?
These materials in PDF form can be downloaded below;
Comments