Facts: Germany's Sheltered Workshops for People with Disabilities
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Key facts on Germany's Werkstätten für behinderte Menschen — who works there, what they earn, what the UN says, and what reform proposals are on the table.
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**What are they?** Werkstätten für behinderte Menschen (WfbM) are workplaces reserved for people with disabilities. They are formally part of Germany's rehabilitation system — not the labour market. **How many people work there?** Around 283,000 people (2023 data). The number rose from 278,000 in 2014 to a peak of 294,000 in 2019, before declining slightly. **What do they earn?** Average monthly r…
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