Klaus Dörre on the Necessity of Strikes in Germany

In an interview with Der Freitag, labor sociologist Klaus Dörre discusses the growing discontent among German workers, particularly regarding Chancellor Friedrich Merz's proposed pension reforms and longer working hours. Dörre explains that strikes are essential for workers to gain visibility and push back against social injustice. He notes that at the DGB congress, Merz was booed when announcing pension reforms, reflecting deep frustration among union members who have contributed to the pension system for years.