WSI-Blog Work on Progress

Rapid technological change and increasing uncertainty in the world of work pose new challenges for shaping a fair social and economic order in Germany and Europe. On this blog, authors from academia, trade unions, and politics comment on current economic and socio-political developments, explore potential courses of action, and present new perspectives. On the following pages, we present selected articles translated into English.

Silke Bothfeld/Peter Bleses, 21.10.2025 : Equality in the labour market: the challenges of the socio-ecological transformation

In order to ensure that the socio-ecological transformation is gender-equitable, a strategy for expanding services must be combined with better working conditions.

Quelle: Photoshot

Neva Löw/Maximilian Pichl, 13.10.2025 : How the climate crisis and global migration are linked

The climate crisis and global migration are closely linked. Emancipatory forces must demand and defend the right to be able to leave, but not to have to leave. This means defending and expanding asylum rights.

Quelle: zumapress.com

Markus Wissen, 09.10.2025 : Transformation Conflicts and Global Climate Justice

In the face of escalating crises, we need a strong understanding of just transition that includes a democratisation of the economy and imagines the socio-ecological transformation from an internationalist perspective.

Quelle: Photoshot

Neva Löw/Sarah Mewes/Magdalena Polloczek, 08.10.2025 : Conflicts over a socially just climate transition

Climate policy measures are often met with feelings of powerlessness and disempowerment, triggering fears and resentment. This blog series asks: What does a socially just climate transition look like? How can we create acceptance for just climate policies?

Quelle: SZ Photo

Vladimir Bogoeski, 04.02.2021 : Beyond protection: towards democratizing work in the meat industry

The Occupational Safety and Health Control Act: a major step forward for better working conditions in the meat industry. The next step: the active involvement of all employees in trade union structures and co-determination.

Quelle: dpa