compare and contrast the labor relations systems in germany and sweden

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Compare and contrast the labor relations systems in Germany and Sweden

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Labor relation systems in Germany and Sweden differ in a number of ways . In Germany , all matters that directly affect workers for example the maximum number of work hours per day , the pay system , and breaks are under German law for all organizations who have more than five employees in their premises . Implementation of various labor rules is carried out by a highly operational management headed by the labor director

, whose powers are equal to that of the managers of organizations . The decision of the labor director is very relevant to the matters that affect employees . In Germany , the collective bargaining system is to a great extent centralized by industry . Collective bargaining in Germany is a national wide system and constitutes of factors such as work rules and wages in addition to work hours . Representation of employees in Germany occurs at three levels and is regulated by German law . In addition to representation of German workers to the unions , a parallel form of representation is offered to employees through Co-determination Co-determination is a beneficial feature of German labor relations because it allows for participation of German workers at a variety of levels including the shop floor level , the works council level , and also at the highest level of management , where workers elect their representatives to Workers Union Board of Supervisors . Workers from both blue and white collar ranks are represented equally...