What if the interests of all employees are represented? That is the task of the Personalrat at the University of Freiburg. The Personalrat ensures laws and regulations are observed. This benefits all university employees.
The Staff Council acts as a contact point. It represents employee interests. It advises and informs employees about their rights. The Personalrat concludes operating agreements with the University. This is based on the Landespersonalvertretungsgesetz. It actively participates in various working groups. They attend committees. They hold regular meetings with university officials.
Compliance is key. The Personalrat monitors the university’s compliance with laws. They ensure all regulations are followed. The Staff Council exercises participation rights. These rights include unrestricted participation. They also use restricted participation and hearing rights. This ensures employee voices are heard.
Improvements are always welcome. The Personalrat files applications. It suggests improvements for the University. This benefits the employees. This is done within the right of initiative. The Staff Council conducts regular meetings. These meetings cover a range of important topics. These include general principles and tasks.
The GEW also supports the Personalrat. GEW-Personalrät*innen offer advice. They cover reassignments and secondments. They discuss working time arrangements. Overtime and substitutions are addressed. They clarify deputation and timetables. They also consider occupational health and safety. Probationary periods are another topic. Part-time employment and sabbaticals are discussed. They also look at laws and regulations. They focus on those benefiting employees. They handle conflict at schools. Maternity protection and parental leave are key areas. Retirement and pensions are also advised upon.
Many people are involved in the Personalrat. Peter Fels is a chairman. Elke Eisert is a vice chair. Marc Jooss is a parliamentary group leader. Kerstin Schildt is a deputy parliamentary group leader. Susanne Gallery is a member. Matthias Harlacher is a member. Britta Kunhardt von Schmidt is a worker representative. Karin Maillard is a member. Erdmuthe Röhrle is a worker representative.
The Personalrat also has members in other councils. Susanne Gallery is a member of BPR GHWRGS. Timo Steuer is a member of BPR GHWRGS. Andrea Wagner is a member of BPR GHWRGS. She also handles issues for severely disabled people. Frank Nagel-Gallery is in BPR for Gymnasium. Maren Stölzle is in BPR for Gymnasium. Klemens Maier-Wißkrichen is in BPR for vocational schools.
The Personalrat actively shapes the university. It is a voice for the employees. It ensures fairness and compliance. The Personalrat supports a positive working environment. This benefits everyone at the University of Freiburg.