The union representatives at BOSCH have been supporting Arbeit und Dritte Welt since the very beginning. Over the years, we have repeatedly received important donations, both for us and for the Third World. Without this support, we would have found it very difficult to develop our idea.
On May 17, 2011, a group of representatives visited us. The appointment was organized by Burckhart Schwetje, head of the VK. After the colleagues had taken a detailed look at our premises and the workshop, we sat together for a long time afterwards to exchange views and information. Birgit Gerstenberg, Deputy Chairwoman of the VK, gave us a detailed explanation of the work of the works council and trade union at BOSCH. We were amazed to discover that many problems are similar.
We talked intensively about possibilities for support and cooperation. The representatives want to draw up a statement on this. As we have been invited to BOSCH next week by Works Council Chairman Henning Blum, we have the opportunity to discuss and agree details.
