Works Council for General University Staff

The works council

• is a service and information center for general university staff
• negotiates works agreements
• ensures compliance with collective agreements and works agreements
• makes suggestions for improving working conditions and safety
• is entitled to have a say in the arrangement of the workplace
• is entitled to have a say in personnel and economic matters
• has the right to comment on terminations and dismissals and to challenge them in a court of law
• can prevent transfers (under certain circumstances)
• must be informed about all matters affecting employees