Merkel demands workplace reforms

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Series Details 25.5.06
Publication Date 25/05/2006
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On 24 May 2006, in her first major speech to trade unionists since coming to power, German Chancellor Angela Merkel rejected labour movement demands for a minimum wage of €7.50 per hour and demanded greater labour market flexibility and fewer rights for workers on company boards.

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