Staff Council

Staff councils represent employees' interests within the department. They advise employees on personnel and labour law issues, provide support in conflicts, and help create good working conditions. You will find information about the staff councils and their contact details on these pages.

The General Staff Council represents the interests of University of Potsdam employees (excluding those specified in § 90 (1) LPersVG) in cross-departmental matters of a social, organisational, or other internal nature, such as occupational health and safety and accident prevention.

The Council coordinates the work of local staff councils formed within departments subject to joint departmental management.

Members of the General Staff Council are elected by employees of departments in which a General Staff Council is to be formed.

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Would you like some advice regarding your employment situation? Feel free to make an appointment with us! Consultations do not require the involvement of the staff council. Members of the staff council are bound by confidentiality.

You can choose one person from a large pool of contacts.

You can choose one person from a large pool of contacts.

Trainees (Azubis) have the right to visit the JAV during working hours without giving any reasons!

What are we to you?

• We're always available when you need us!
• We're open for everything that's on your mind!
• We act as companions for discussions with trainers, the HR department and other topics!
• A point of contact for your ideas, concerns or criticism!

What do we want?

• We want to gain your trust!
• We want to actively help shape and improve your training and dual studies.
• We want to be your point of contact for concerns, questions and problems.

Our tasks and duties

• We have a say in hiring, retaining or dismissing trainees and dual students.
• We ensure that laws, contracts and rules are complied with in training and dual study programmes.
• What you entrust to us stays with us!
• We regularly discuss current issues affecting  you and your training or dual study programme.
• If changes need to be made to your training or dual study programme, we will act in your best interests.