II‑
Rule‑Making ‑ The Works
Council
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"Equal" say with management on "social"
issues
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Wage structures, piece rates, incentive
systems
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Working hours, overtime, breaks,
holiday schedules
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Training, accident prevention, welfare
schemes
Wage structures, piece rates, incentive systems
Methods of wage payment
Must be within framework of collective bargaining agreement
Technically can't negotiate wage levels
(not allowed to negotiate or modify collective bargaining agreements) but often does with result technically a unilateral employer decision