FRG Society Flashcards
how much of the FRG population needed social welfare after the war?
4.5 million people
refugees, POWs, disabled
when was the Equalisation of Burdens Act passed?
1952
impact of the Equalisation of Burdens Act
it had allowed for capital and real estate not impacted by the war to be redistributed to those who had been affected
how much did the Equalisation of Burdens Act lead to the distribution of?
DM 143 billion over the next three decades
what was the umbrella organisation for all trade unions in the FRG?
German Federation of Trade Unions
how were trade union activities coordinated?
companies worked together instead of independently
meant that negotiations with the government and owners were stronger
when was the Codetermination Law passed?
1951
outcome of the Codetermination Law?
allowed worker representatives on the managerial boards of steel and coal companies
ENSURED SOCIAL PEACE AND INTEGRITY
when was the Works’ Constitution Law?
1952
outcome of the Works’ Constitution Law
created work councils for all employees of companies with more than 500 workers
what was the main impact of social integration of trade unions?
LITTLE STRIKES OCCURRED
compared to Britain and France, strikes rarely occurred in the FRG
largely due to the increased worker representation given by the government
which party pushed strongly for the welfare system?
the SPD
examples of social welfare the FRG carried forward
unemployment benefit
accident insurance
sickness insurance
pensions
family welfare
sickness insurance
increased by a law in 1958
pensions
increased the pension to 60% of earnings in 1957
