Per the article, "when unions, employers and government decided on a comprehensive plan to revitalize the economy involving shorter working times and less pay on the one hand, and more employment on the other"
That would never fly in the US, except in *dire* situations (Delta Airlines pilots, for example -- But with them it was "Guys, you need to take the paycut, or we're shutting down the entire airline. You can work for less, or you can not work at all". This only worked because at the time, Delta had already declared bankruptcy, so it wasn't an idle threat).
In most cases the unions here sue for short hours, more money, more benefits AND more employment. It's very much a case of "Grab what you can, and hold on for all your worth".
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