Cameron says he's open to having worker representatives on remuneration committees.
But in 1976, a general law was passed mandating that worker representatives hold seats on the boards of all companies employing over 500 people.
The management board is required to have one worker representative (Arbeitsdirektor).
So it would be hard, if not impossible, for worker representatives to mobilize the work force against the employers.
This provides a basis for negotiating improvements between factories, brands, and worker representatives.
For each two shareholder members, the works council can send a third worker representative.
In addition there are a number of legal requirements for employers to provide information to and consult with worker representatives.
A summary of current legal requirements for employers to inform or consult worker representatives is also provided.
The Kennedy bill would also require pension boards to include worker representatives.
The appointed management boards of the exchanges included worker representatives.