MaxedOutMama
Thursday, April 07, 2005
German Unions vs. Internet Job Bidding
You might want to read the whole article. German unions are trying to forbid the actions of "job bidding" websites. A similar type of thing may be coming to the US:
German trade unions are investigating the legal possibilities of fighting against internet companies that make the unemployed compete for jobs, while the most succesful website is set to be launched in three other languages as an international platform.and:
The idea is to provide an online job auction for both businesses and freelance workers.Germany has no minimum wage law, but in the past collective bargaining has produced an effective minimum wage. However this sort of thing sounds like it would bypass all that.
While employers introduce a "starting salary" they are willing to pay for a particular post, job-seekers can apply for the positions on offer.
If several people are interested and some of them are ready to take the job for less money, the salary starts falling.
