Central works council – tasks, competencies, organisation of work

Basics and practice of work in the central works council

The role of the central works council often differs from that of the establishment’s works council. The political coordination processes between the central works council and individual works councils require particular attention, as does the information policy within the company as a whole.

It is often not clear from the outset whether an issue should be dealt with by the central works council or the individual works councils. Complex problems and projects need to be organised and dealt with in a structured way and demand the interaction of different company departments.

Every works council has been confronted with the phrase “That’s the first time I've heard that!” from management – but this happens even more frequently for central works councils. Therefore, informational work is enormously important for the success of a central works council since its role is to find a common denominator for competing interests within the company.

IIn this seminar, we will discuss different models for successful daily operation of the central works council, the tasks that await the new general works council member and the way this work can be organized despite the physical distance.

Zielgruppe
Central works council members
Freistellung
Section 37 Article 6 Works Constitution Act

Overview: Basics according to the Works Constitution Act (WCA) (Sections 47 ff. WCA)
Conditions for establishing a central works council (differences between establishment, company, combine; constitution and delegation)
Agenda, invitation, voting, and resolutions
Conduct of business and chair – regular tasks
Rules of procedure, venue, and travel arrangements
Training entitlements of central works council members
Establishment of a central works committee, tasks, and role
Establishment of other (mandatory) committees, in particular tasks and role of an economic committee
Other committees (occupational health and safety, training, etc.)
Specific role of the central works council: Setting up works councils in establishments that do not have one
Works council meetings and the basics of Public Relations in the company
Responsibilities of the central works council and its relationship with the other works councils
Project work
Information channels in companies (Public Relations and information work of the central works council)
Central works agreements – possible content, implementation, etc.
Central works agreements and their "fate" in the event of changes in the company structure

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