“…Merely the so-called 'mini jobs' (a special form of marginal part-time employment) show a strong decline, but many of these were transformed into regular jobs requiring social insurance.Against the background of these positive experiences, discussions are currently being held on the future adjustment of the minimum wage that is to come into effect at the beginning of 2017. Following the German Minimum Wage Act the Minimum Wage Commission - composed by employers and trade union representatives - has to give a recommendation by taking into account the recent developments of collectively agreed wages. …”

“…"Since the mid-1990s the German system of collective bargaining with its traditional dominance of sector-level agreements has been faced by a process of creeping ero-sion. …”

“…However, the development of the German public sector changed direction in the second half of the 2000s. …”

“…More recently, there have been some indications that German wage policy might change again in a somewhat more expansive and solidaristic direction."…”

“…In this context, the German government has indicated that one of its priorities during its EU Council Presidency in the second half of 2020 will be elaborating a framework for a European minimum wage policy."…”

“…And in Germany, the coalition agreement between the Christian Democrats (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) states that the new German government will seek to develop a European-level framework on minimum wages. …”

“…The study analyses strategic responses of German trade unions to the increase of precarious employment. …”