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Flexploitation: Germany's Workforce on the Edge

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Many believe Germany is immune to economic woes. But behind the dazzling figures of Europe's star pupil and seemingly rigorous management lies a different story. Millions of precarious jobs and a less-than-rosy economic situation are swept under the rug. Enter the world of 'mini-jobs,' where workers earn a maximum of 450 euros per month, regardless of hours worked. This is the flip side of the German economic miracle. Today, Germany has over 7.5 million 'mini-jobbers,' millions of whom scrape by on this meager income alone. These workers are eligible for social assistance and rent support. At what cost has long-term unemployment almost been erased in Germany? While businesses enjoy greater flexibility, a significant portion of the German population is caught between a rock and a hard place, facing increasing job insecurity.

Year
2013
Production
RTS
Director
Florence Fernex
Journalist
Françoise Wilhammer
Resolution
HD
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