Tarifliche Vorteilsregelungen für Gewerkschaftsmitglieder

Until recently, benefit schemes for trade union members were a marginal topic in collective bargaining policy. Continuing membership losses and declining levels of organisation are prompting German trade unions to make greater use of this instrument in order to make trade union membership more attractive. This study is the first to provide an overview of the prevalence of collectively agreed benefit schemes, their chances of being implemented and their opportunities, risks and effects. It is based on data made available by DGB trade unions as well as interviews with trade union bargaining agents, company advisors and secretaries responsible for membership development.