The book organizes and describes the rights and responsibilities of central works councils and group works councils. The author outlines the competencies, distinguishes the functions of both bodies, and illustrates the collaboration between the local works council, the central works council, and the group works council. Graphics and illustrations clarify the text; tips and examples facilitate practical application. It provides the right answers to important questions: Who establishes a central works council and when? What rights and obligations does the central works council have? How does it relate to the works councils of individual companies? When can a group works council be formed? What tasks, powers, and responsibilities does the group works council have? What role does the European works council play? How is work planned and implemented efficiently within the framework of the Works Constitution Act (BetrVG)? How do the bodies secure support?.