Following the publication of the RFBerlin Research Insight “Who Is Left Out? Collective Bargaining and Low-Wage Workers in Germany”, RFBerlin Director Christian Dustmann spoke with rbb Inforadio about the changing role of collective bargaining in Germany. The interview discusses the decline in collective bargaining coverage, why low-wage workers are the least likely to be covered by collective agreements, and what this means for wage inequality and the labour market more broadly. The conversation also explores the interaction between collective bargaining, the statutory minimum wage, and current policy debates on fair pay.
Read the Research Insight below and listen to the interview!
