Trohes in the food industry: schools have to follow!

Trohes in the food industry: schools have to follow!

Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Deutschland - The tariff conditions in the food industry are currently the focus of criticism. The NGG Upper Palatinate demands more attention for wages and the apprenticeships in the region. At a current event it was emphasized that many students are not sufficiently informed about the diverse professional opportunities in the food industry. This is particularly questionable, especially since the industry is a significant part of the labor market in the North Upper Palatinate. According to the Oberpfalzecho.de, 15 companies are active in Weiden alone.

In the district of Tirschenreuth, there are 42 companies with around 1,450 employees in food production, plus eight beverage manufacturers with almost 160 employees. And 61 companies are also active in this industry in the Neustadt an der Waldnaab district, which offer another 940 jobs. Rainer Reißfelder, managing director of the NGG Oberpfalz, emphasizes how crisis -proof the jobs are in the nutritional industry. "Here you do good business when you invest in training," emphasizes Reißfelder.

professional orientation in schools

The criticism is particularly directed against the lack of professional orientation in schools in the North Upper Palatinate. Reißfelder notes that the large number of training occupations in food production in schools are hardly discussed. The potential in the industry is obvious. The NGG calls for more focus on these professions in order to draw the youngsters aware of the exciting opportunities in food production at an early stage.

A concrete approach would be to convey basic knowledge about wages and their importance in schools. Because today, in which fair wages and good working conditions, it is important that young people can start their professional future well. The unions play a crucial role here. They are committed to ensuring that working conditions and wages are also made fairly in the food industry.

Access to tariff information

Another step in the right direction could be access to the tariff database. This offers free access to information on collective bargaining services in various industries and regions at Specific collective agreements, working hours, special payments and other relevant regulations can be viewed via a search mask. Such a tool could help schools and training centers to enable young people to get an informed introduction to the professional world.

The tariff connection in Germany has decreased noticeably in recent years. According to a report by the [bpb] (https://www.bpb.de/themen/arbeitsmarktpolitik/318553/fahchen-daten-fakten-fakt- undtarifragege/), the tariff bond 2000 was still 67%, but decreased to only 54%by 2018. A fact that must be addressed to strengthen the rights of the employees.

The NGG Oberpfalz also offers support for trainees and working people. If you need advice, you can contact the organization on the phone number (0941) 79 37 91-0 or by email to region.oberpfalz@ngg.net. An open ear for the concerns of the employees is essential to prepare a future generation for the challenges in the world of work.