1. Towards computer-assisted collective bargaining Prof. Dr. Dr. Andranik Tangian Hans Böckler Foundation, Düsseldorf University of Karlsruhe andranik-tangian@boeckler.de andranik-tangian@boeckler.de

2. Data structure (CLA archiv, NL)

3. Which trends are in collective labour agreements (NL)?

4. Share of flexicurity-relevant CLAs in all CLAs

5. Instrument just developed by HBS Evaluation of 3483 CLAs (NL) with respect to the status quo

6. Checklist No. 1 (descriptive)

7. Checklist No. 2 (analytical)

8. Nov 2009A.Tangian. Towards computer-assisted collective bargaining8 What should trade unions do? Struggle for profound policy changes, not only for minor advantages (In NL 333 small security issues do not outbalance 21 flexibility issues!) Weak left parties - politisation of unions Develop operational instruments to keep the situation under control

9. Nov 2009A.Tangian. Towards computer-assisted collective bargaining9 Reform proposal Flexinsurance Employer's contribution to social security proportional to the flexibility of the contract/risk of becoming unemployed Prototypes: “dismissal taxes” Progressive: Experience rating in US Flat: Austrian Abfertigungsrecht

10. Nov 2009A.Tangian. Towards computer-assisted collective bargaining10 Reform proposal Workplace tax The worse working conditions (‘social pollution’), the higher the tax paid by the employer Prototypes: Green tax which stimulates enterprises to consider the natural environment French bonus 10% of total earnings upon the termination of temporary contract

11. Nov 2009A.Tangian. Towards computer-assisted collective bargaining11 Reform proposal Basic income A flat income paid by the state to all citizens regardless of their earnings and property status Prototypes Kindergeld in Germany paid to all parents Solidarity pensions in Chili and Switzerland Minimal wage

12. Nov 2009A.Tangian. Towards computer-assisted collective bargaining12 Reform proposal Constraining financial markets Foreign investments mean export of jobs Employers are given a legal instrument for pressure on European governments: ‘If you do not accept our requirements, we move jobs abroad’ Unconstrained financial speculations end up with an economic recession … and we are in crisis now