Workers from tilers to toymakers need to attain rank of master craftspersonGerman workers including tilers, organ builders and makers of wooden toys now need to attain the rank of “master craftsperson” before they can start their own business, as the country rolls back some of the deregulatory labour market changes of the past decade.Germany’s parliament voted on Thursday to reintroduce rules requiring those founding businesses in 12 trade sectors to have gained the qualification of “Meister”. Continue reading...