A conversation with Günter Wallraff
Interview: John Schulten
Source: www.jungewelt.de
Günter Wallraff is known by many books, in which he experiences according to their own undercover work and Living conditions of the poorest describes. more
"Union Busting" - ie the targeted intimidation of union-active employees by employers - has long been a phenomenon that we were not used in Germany. Now, there are now frequent reports about the time of the bullying of councils. Have we now U.S. relations?
I think so. The current economic crisis is exacerbating the development of course. The fear that exists at the premises of job loss, but also make the weakened trade unions, of course, easier for entrepreneurs to take action against employees.
Which tactics and tricks for use by the contractor?
people who dare to demand their rights, or the end even inspire others to be inundated with warnings to fictitious cases of misconduct. I have researched instances in which detectives are targeted as agents provocateurs infiltrated into the companies, for example, disguised as a student. Who then held constant questions with colleagues from work. Afterwards were then meticulously listed the times in which they had "rumgequatscht. Such a termination was a pretext created.
have such practices in court?
The Success in the process side issue, the majority of the procedures will be lost by employers anyway. The labor courts in Germany are still more employee-friendly. The processes developed solely with the attrition of employees, often after months or even years to give up in court. And if the process is obtained, the relationship of trust has broken down as head anyway. Hardly anyone wants to go to such an argument in his back operation.
deal in your new book "From the brave new world" you are in a chapter with lawyers. Those who have specialized in business in actions against councils, which they dismiss want to represent ...
These lawyers show the companies on the legal gray areas. The Düsseldorf Works Killer Helmut Naujoks, one of the most brutal of his kind are, for example in his book "The termination of non-cancelable" detailed instructions for action, must behave as a boss if he wants to get rid of an employee. As might be something about "dismantling of the employee" and "strategic bullying" through to "forced" to surrender. These seminars are also offered, where such tricks are passed on to interested entrepreneurs.
Make the lawyers who give such "hints" not punishable?
Mr. Naujoks relies on the fact that it represents only what is possible and that he is no guide to action. The companies would then be ultimately responsible, the law makes it difficult. As he runs, is clearly harassment and coercion "to" mental injury.
Are there industries that avail themselves of such services, particularly intensive use?
This is querbeet, both in the middle of larger companies. No, there is no industry-specific trends.
you think exist in the trade unions with the necessary awareness of the problem is?
The problem consciousness is already there. The difficult thing is the degree of trickery and violence get at the individual case. In creating the IG Metall and Verdi being considered a "mobile teams" that strengthens with trained lawyers and therapists in an emergency the colleagues concerned with advice and back. Above all, unions must bring such cases to the public. There are examples of successful resistance, such as at the Volksbank Ludwigsburg. There was a highly respected colleague of the Works Council, together with a new manager will be kicked out. To this end he had the "legal advice" of the firm served Naujoks. In this case, it was possible for the public to . Mobilize Ver.di, together with representatives of churches of both denominations held vigils in front of bank branches and leaflets distributed. The bank had to comply, the council is now working again, and the higher prestige than ever. Naujoks was fired as a consultant, the bank has all in all, cost 750,000 euros.
Günter Wallraff: In the brave new world - expeditions into the interior. KiWi 1069, 2009, 336 pages, 13,95 €
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